Recognising Ethical StandardsLawyers can come in for a bad rap, but Gideon Habel believes the profession should be recognised for good it does in some very difficult circumstances
Foreign ConvistionsSolicitors must not ignore a foreign conviction when fulfilling their reporting obligations, warns Susanna Heley
In demandA party must ensure a debt has in fact fallen due before taking legal steps to recover the money, says Thomas Bond
Leaving cohabitees behindIt may be time for a fundamental rethink to ensure unmarried couples receive the same benefits and tax breaks as married couples and civil partners, says Matthew Duncan
A Mutual French DivorceCharlotte Symes examines whether divorce by mutual consent is a safe bet or a risky move for couples considering divorcing in the UK or France
Talking to the LeadA legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials would reflect a new era openness, says Rhian Greaves
People PoweredPannone Corporate senior partner Paul Jonson describes the firm's journey out of a regional powerhouse and into an ambitious, entrepreneurial start-up
Friend of Foe?Savage legal aid cuts have opened the door to a booming industry of paid McKenzie friends, but at what cost to clients? Rachel Rothwell reports
