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The famous 34

Thirty four organisations had applied to become alternative business structure by the end of the first week the SRA started operating as a licensing authority. We have a crack at identifying them, blending hard information and educated guesswork

High stakes

Sandra Davis argues that our discretionary system of matrimonial finance is fairer than the alternatives

The day of reconciliation

The decision by the European Court of Human Rights' grand chamber in Al-Khawaja on Thursday has provided a tantalising peace offer in Britain's battle with Strasbourg over hearsay.

Striking back

We may not be able to strike, but we can still fight for the Bar's survival, says Felix

Getting in shape

As we edge closer to the ABS era, James Holder considers what potential investors can expect from the fit and proper tests

British legal education needs updating

The UK cannot compete with America or the rest of the world unless it radically adapts its system, argues John Flood

Battle lines

Mediation can be powerful tool in rebuilding relationships that have broken down over boundary disputes, says Chris Makin

Charity update

Sarah Clune considers the decision on how the public benefit should apply to independent schools, the Attorney General's reference on benevolent funds and the Wedgwood Museum pensions case