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Interpretation of contract: look at the quality of the drafting

In striking a balance between competing interpretations the court must consider the quality of the drafting of a clause. Alec Samuels considers Wood v Capita...

Hallett LJ: Use jury trials in 'serious' criminal cases only

'Legal system will become even more crucial to our survival post-Brexit'

Eight ex-Cobbetts staff referred to SDT over alleged 'incompetence'

Charges relate to conduct in months leading up to firm's closure in 2013

Walking for justice 2017

Lawyers take over the capital's streets to raise money for legal advice centres

Cyber threat to law firms greater than ever

Only a matter of time before all organisations are breached, experts predict

Religious dress in the workplace: Achbita and Bougnaoui reconsidered

It is hard to reconcile the CJEU's recent decisions on religious dress in the workplace with a genuine commitment to preventing discrimination, writes Paul Stanley...

Judges subjected to 'unprecedented' levels of attack

Lord Thomas hits back at criticism of judicial decision making

Family judge refuses to hear cases where alleged domestic abusers cross-examine complainants

Practice is 'a stain on the reputation of our family justice system', says Mr Justice Hayden