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An open letter to the Lord Chancellor and the Ministry of Justice

The government's whiplash reform package will fail and this is why

Keith Vaz: 'Arbitrary' age cap hinders search for next Lord Chief Justice

Labour MP says losing judicial talent on the basis of age is 'poor practice'

The Brexit Bill: Stay or go?

David Mundy and Oliver Spencer consider what the next stages will be for the Brexit Bill and whether it is likely to be passed without any significant amendments

Spousal maintenance: A 'meal ticket' for life?

A recent Court of Appeal decision bucks the trend on maintenance provision, says Ronnie Mortimer

Will PII prices soar post-Mishcon de Reya?

Ben Waterton advises firms not to believe the PII hype following Dreamvar (UK) Limited v Mishcon de Reya

Is an amicable divorce possible?

Family lawyers required to resolve issues constructively may have something to teach politicians in their Brexit negotiations, writes Simon Bruce

Which building contract?

Understanding basic construction contract structures will enable non-construction lawyers to ensure a fit with the rest of the project's legal framework, explains Chris Holwell

Political responses to human rights judgments

Dr Helen O'Nions considers a recent report on the implementation of adverse judgments from the Strasbourg court, as well as significant recent decisions