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Access to justice fears: MoJ confirm fixed recoverable costs regime in civil cases

The Law Society said: 'without safeguards – a deep-pocketed and unscrupulous party could force their opponent to run up legal bills they'll never recover'

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University of Law set to offer courses for legal execs who seek additional practice rights

The Cart before the horse?: Reform and Cart judicial review

Mr Cathál MacPartholán considers the effect of judicial review reforms on public policy precedent

Pet abduction to become criminal offence 

Pet theft soared during national lockdowns and the proposed new offence seeks to recognise the severity of the impact for owners

The Reform of Judicial Review

Alec Samuels argues that efforts to reform judicial review are lacklustre and have fallen short.

Are guideline hourly rates misguided?

Ricky Cella reports on the new guideline hourly rates and their implications for firms  – particularly those outside of London.

Seller beware?: New tax time limits on sales of residential property

Neal Groves advises on the new rules for Capital Gains Tax on residential property transactions

Pre-charge bail: How did we get here – and where next?

Peter Csemiczky reflects on the problems presented by pre-charge bail reform