How far can the courts allay fears about separated parents absconding with children in the holiday season? Georgina Vallance-Webb reports
The tendering date for civil and criminal legal aid contracts has been pushed back six months to October 2010 to give the Legal Services Commission (LSC) time to finalise arrangements.
Recent decisions have confirmed the finality of capital orders, says Caroline Lonsdale
What happens when expert evidence is unreliable? Finola Moss reports
At a time of heightened public concern about issues concerning child protection, it is more important than ever, and clearly in the public interest, that those solicitors and barristers with expertise in representing the interests of vulnerable families and children are not driven away from undertaking this work.
Global meltdown presents practitioners with a great opportunity for ADR, says James Pirrie
President of the Family Division outlines new principles on media access
Access to justice must be a priority for the government, according to a report from the Centre for Social Justice.
Part two: Shantanu Majumdar continues to unravel the complexities of bankruptcy annulment
Claire Sanders considers whether Radmacher v Granatino is a turning point for the enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office
Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions