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Will conspiracies require civil standard of proof

Conspiracies to suppress a will must be proved to the civil, rather than criminal, standard of proof, the High Court has decided.

Law Commission paves way for new comprehensive prenup rules

Opinions remain divided over the benefits of prenups as the Law Commission this week launches a consultation paving the way for the statutory recognition of...

Family firm suggests 'compatibility quiz' for couples contemplating marriage

A leading family law firm is encouraging couples thinking about getting married to complete “a compatibility quiz” before taking the plunge.

Solicitor jailed for encouraging client to intimidate witness

A solicitor has been jailed for 16 months for encouraging a defendant to intimidate a witness waiting to give evidence.

Girlfriend fails to prove will conspiracy

The girlfriend of a CAB manager in Surrey has failed to prove that his children and brother formed a conspiracy to suppress a will in...

Council loses trampled flowers libel case

Slough Borough Council has lost a libel case against a local woman who complained about people deliberately trampling flowers in a park and ended up...

Government to press on with virtual courts

The government will press on with virtual courts despite the findings in an evaluation report expressing doubts over cost savings and efficiencies.

DAS attacks Jackson LJ for 'political' judgment

DAS, the UK's biggest legal expenses insurer, has launched an outspoken attack on Lord Justice Jackson, who earlier this month accused litigation specialists Stewarts Law...