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Public prefers to complain about supermarkets and banks than lawyers

LeO chief executive urges 'silent sufferers' to exercise their rights

Departing from the equal sharing principle

Emily Davies and Richard Hayes discuss the impact of Sharp on the division of assets after a short marriage

Against the odds

The Taylor Review recommendations are the opportunity for the government to demonstrate it can secure high levels of protection for UK workers. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Making the most of privilege

Not all documents prepared by lawyers can benefit from protection unless there is a clear indication of a qualitative legal assessment for advice purposes, warns Caroline Field

In praise of the SFO

Why would any government scrap a financial fraud watchdog that has shown leadership in innovation and generates significant revenue for the Treasury, asks Pavlos Panayi QC

SRA relies on property websites' 'fictional' valuation to enforce £14,000 costs order

Former solicitor fails to resist costs enforcement order despite claims of being worse off than when he was struck off

Vulnerable consumers need more cost options and 'jargon-free' legal services

LSB research first step towards improving outcomes for people with mental health problems or dementia

NHS clinical negligence claims down but legal costs rise to £624m

Obstetric claims accounted for 50 per cent of new claims' total value