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Breaking up is hard to do: matrimonial property

Lisa Pepper takes a look at the key themes behind the Law Commission's consultation on matrimonial property

Standing your ground: Khan v Crossland

Nicholas Asprey considers the jurisdiction to pass over executors, as highlighted in Khan v Crossland

Case digest: Scarfe v Matthews

Joseph Goldsmith queries whether the case of Bernard Matthews' will heralds a move towards assessing a testator's intention on the basis of an implied term

Service culture: Giving clients what they want

Guy Vincent discusses how mid-sized law firms can ensure they give clients what they want

Delicate touch: vulnerable beneficiary trust rules

Kelly Hardcastle explains the imminent changes to vulnerable beneficiary trust rules

Family justice reforms need stakeholders' support

Recommendations for 'the modernisation of 'the family justice system 'are undoubtedly sensible 'but their success in 'practice will depend both 'on resources and on stakeholders'...

Tribunal awards exemplary damages for competition law breach

The first award of exemplary damages for abuse of dominant position in the Cardiff buses' war demonstrates the relevance of competition law for smaller businesses,...

Complying with the cy-pres scheme procedure

Early consultation with stakeholders will not only 'ensure their buy in, it will also reassure the Charity Commission that the spirit of the statutory procedure...