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Robot lawyers are still a long way away

Users of legal apps must be aware that these are essentially automated McKenzie friends, not trained and regulated solicitors, says Pippa Allsop

Without access to justice, the law is a dead letter

Snigdha Nag examines the Supreme Court's landmark decision which finally quashed the coalition government's controversial employment tribunal fees

Judges' notes and the right to personal data

The release of a judge's handwritten notes is likely to have far-reaching consequences, says Alex Aisthorpe

Why Taylor's vital report must not go to waste

Lindsey Knowles considers the key recommendations of the Taylor Review

Lord Justice Jackson scales back fixed costs proposals

One-size-fits-all cost proposal gives way to “a more segregated approach”

Solicitors could face disciplinary action over dubious investment schemes

General lack of awareness about regulatory aspects and aggregation risk

When is land eligible to be registered as a town or village green?

The recent case of TW Logistics v Essex County Council provides a useful source of information on the current problems, says Alec Samuels

Is the ex-wife expected to work?

Alec Samuels provides an overview of the principal issues to be considered in maintenance cases