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Attending a speed awareness course brings home to Richard Barr the need for drivers to be trained to be more aware of the unforeseen

All aboard the grand central express

A single, centralised exam must surely be fairer on prospective solicitors, says Jean-Yves Gilg

Bar regulator mulls civil standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings

Move would bring BSB in line with most other professional regulators

Brick Court silk to lead Charlie Gard appeal

Parents of baby with irreversible brain damage launch final bid to fly him to US for treatment

'Pointless' fixed costs risk patient safety

Public backs fixed costs, poll shows, as Medical Protection Society calls on government to be 'bold'

Largest UK legal merger completed as CMS, Nabarro, and Olswang become one

Diversity and career development remain core values in new UK's 6th biggest firm by revenue

Solicitor who made up 'secret trust' legacy story struck off

Solicitor took money from estate to cover up for conveyancing error

The legacy of Owens v Owens

Owens reminds us that our present divorce law is out of date – and even the proposed reforms would not go far enough in some cases, writes Julian Hawkhead