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Standard of proof in the spotlight

Following the SRA's case against Leigh Day, is it time for the SDT to rethink its use of the criminal standard of proof, asks Iain Miller

Criminal firm closed over suspected dishonesty

Regulator alleges breach of Administration of Justice Act

Law centre calls for pro bono levy on law firms

'Radical forward thinking' needed to rebuild Greater Manchester's legal advice sector

Exit poll – Norfolk style

Would the country be better run by hedgehogs, wonders Richard Barr. Some would say things could hardly get any worse

Death by a thousand cuts?

Sailesh Mehta discusses the implications of further cuts to the fire brigade and how they affect the regulator's ability to regulate

Grenfell: Suitable, safe, secure?

The Grenfell Tower fire demonstrates that social housing is in crisis. In the aftermath of the disaster, Jayesh Kunwardia considers the challenges facing the survivors and the lawyers representing them

An outbreak of holiday sickness claims

Dr Julian Morris discusses the ongoing problem of alleged sickness claims that lack supporting evidence, as well as other issues affecting holidaymakers

The application of ex turpi causa

A number of recent cases show the blurred line between situations where the illegality defence applies and those where it does not, writes Roger Cooper