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The soul of discretion

John Melville-Smith discusses the limits of solicitors' liability regarding a discretionary trust in the case of Joseph v Farrer & Co

Paralegal wins tribunal dispute over bonus not paid by personal injury firm

Ersan & Co makes complaint against specialist law firm who advised it to contest the matter

Solicitor who backdated letter in 'sheer panic' spared strike-off

Medical evidence in 'unique and wholly exceptional case' found to be 'both compelling and persuasive'

The DIY form that could make divorce anything but easy

The new DIY petition could make a difficult situation for clients even worse, warns Paul Hunt

The Supreme Court: Under new management

Will the appointment of Lady Hale encourage the legal profession to modernise, wonders Julian Hawkhead

Trivial pursuits

How can we stop neighbour disputes finding their way to court, wonders Jean-Yves Gilg

QC bests parking company over £85 fine

Lawyer criticises ParkingEye for 'indulging in pernicious bullying tactics against motorists'

Munby P: Government support for LiPs 'sadly inadequate'

Family court procedures and rules are unintelligible to litigants in person