The ruling in Jones v Kernott indicates the court will take greater account of what it considers 'fair' in cohabitation disputes, but will it bring about substantial change or will campaigners have to wait for legislation to reform the law? Adam Colenso considers the likely impact of the decision, while Richard Power, who represented Patricia Jones in the case, gives the inside view
Denise Fawcett considers the Paymex repayments guidance, invalid administration appointments, setting aside a statutory demand and relief for a transaction at an undervalue
Helen Bryant welcomes HMRC's new 'inheritance tax toolkit', and looks at the execution and rectification of wills, costs in probate disputes and whether solicitors have a duty to give IHT advice in corporate transactions
More bait has been thrown in the pond, and again the fish circle around it not quite sure how to respond. Last Thursday the Co-op announced that its legal advice arm, Co-operative Legal Services, would launch a specialist family law service as soon as new rules on alternative business structures come into force next year.
The Norgrove review of family law has made some worthwhile recommendations but has missed an opportunity for a more radical overhaul, says Jon Armstrong
