Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7419

Referral fees have always been a contentious subject for all those involved in the provision of legal services.

The recent election and its aftermath have been a delight for those who follow avidly the detailed comings and goings of politics

What does the coalition government mean for family law reform? Mark Irving reports

Brent McDonald considers the high cost of exaggeration & fraud

Andrew Bruce considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in Clarence House & the future of virtual assignments

Eoin O’Shea, Nicola McLeod & Alex Beal say the SFO will have to reconsider penalties for bribery

Virginia Rylatt considers the lessons learnt from Mastercigars v Withers LLP

Karen O’Sullivan considers the nuances of s 33 discretion in sex abuse cases

Dominic Regan suggests how to avoid some common pitfalls

Mark Solon explains how to prepare experts for trial