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Meeting of minds: debating the jury system in a digital age

A summit of senior lawyers discusses jurors researching cases on the internet, social media use and contempt of court. John van der Luit-Drummond reports

Take pride when sweeping out the stable

What else is the public purse for than furthering the public good, asks Felix

Creating a level playing field for probate

I am glad that probate continues to be a reserved activity under the Legal Services Act 2007.

Proactive law schools will reassess their LLB

More so than ever, the undergraduate law degree does not determine what career path its students will take, explains Jackie Panter

Fundamental dishonesty: what's all the fuss about?

After much debate, clause 45 may present challenges but could provide some balance for insurance claims, says David Johnson

Your nearest relative isn't always the dearest

Detaining a mental health patient will be a more nuanced process, says Dr David Hewitt

Control or compassion: social housing and antisocial behaviour

Will the new mandatory grounds for possession introduced by part V of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 give vulnerable tenants a fair...

Prove yourself: how to show continuing competence

As the first major step to emerge from the LETR comes in, firms may have to review their recruitment process to help demonstrate the calibre...