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Demob happy

As she neared retirement, my Mum once told me that she “lurched from holiday to holiday”. A band called Hard-Fi sings about 'Living for the weekend'. And to throw another cliché into the mix, there are those who would argue that people with such philosophies are wishing their lives away. So, how to strike the balance correctly?

Court of Appeal overturns "windfall" pensions decision

In a ruling that applies to most final salary occupational pension schemes, the Court of Appeal has rejected a High Court decision on the equalisation of retirement ages on the grounds that it would give some workers a "windfall" while being unfair to others.

“Purdy amendment” likely to be delayed

The proposed “Purdy amendment” to the Coroners and Justice Bill, which would legalise assisted dying in the UK, is unlikely to become law before Parliament adjourns for the summer recess.

BVT for civil legal aid could start next year

Best value tendering for civil legal aid contracts could start next year, it has emerged.

Court of Appeal ruling moves pre-nups in position of “greater magnetic force”

The Court of Appeal has reduced a £5.8m divorce pay-out by a German heiress to her former husband to a lump sum about a fifth of the original award, in a decision anticipating full enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements.

A framework, not a straitjacket

New guidance out for consultation on end-of-life medical care will help to clarify patients' rights and doctors' duties, says Seamus Burns

You should have gone to Lex-savers

Anyone who sees the supermarkets offering anything more complex than quickie divorces needs their eyes tested, says Russell Conway

Back in play

HIPs provide solicitors with an opportunity to reverse conveyancing trends and, contrary to popular belief, you don't need to charge the earth, says Paul Bibby