Update: childrenNoel Arnold considers the latest rulings on adoption, hair testing and contact disputes
Update: housingVictoria Pogge von Strandmann rounds up the year's key cases affecting the accommodation of children
Poor qualityThe introduction of a quality assurance scheme in this delicate legal environment would be disastrous, warns Sophie Khan
Shield bearersWhere does the Court of Protection stand on the concept of a 'good death'? Andrew Parsons investigates
No, ministerOne thing is for sure with Woolas – election law will be rocked whichever way the court swings, says Michael Imperato
Keeping secretsJonathan Silverman and Diana Lennard explain how employers can use non-compete covenants and other methods to protect their business secrets
Standby for rebootTechnology could be just the thing to ease you through the Legal Services Act upheaval, says Damian Blackburn