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Brexit's impact on family justice

As article 50 is triggered, Jane Keir considers the family law challenges ahead

MoJ launches consultation for 'fair' discount rate

Irwin Mitchell calls on ministry to challenge insurers delaying settlements

Clients more concerned about information security than solicitors

Misuse of client money and self-dealing seen as most serious misconducts

Lord Chancellor has constitutional duty to defend judiciary, says Lord Neuberger

President of Supreme Court backs Lord Thomas' criticism of Liz Truss

Wilkinson lives on in Crawley

Highway authorities face a bumpy road when attempting to establish a defence for failing to exercise reasonable care, thanks to recent case law, writes Ian Pennock

The perils of pro bono

While pro bono work has numerous benefits, professionals must take care to maintain the boundary between lawyer and client, writes David Cliff

Getting to grips with the new Insolvency Rules

Steve Allinson discusses the overhaul of insolvency legislation intended to consolidate the existing rules and modernise procedures

Tick all the boxes

District Judge Marshall Phillips explains how to avoid common problems with correspondence and applications to the court