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Fair is foul and foul is fair?

The Supreme Court's tackling of the law on contractual penalties will have businesses revisiting their liquidated damages clauses, explains Theo Barclay

Courts must prepare for 'barrage' of guilty pleas

New sentencing guidelines could see businesses entering early pleas to avoid £20m fines, says health and safety expert

Lord Chief Justice told to ditch wigs and gowns in court

'Chaotic' and 'archaic' crown courts hinder experience of witnesses, victims, and defendants

Say what you mean to say

You don't need a snazzy brochure or an arsenal of advertising material to sell your services. You just need to be clear about who you are what you're offering

Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn urges young lawyers to fight on for legal aid

Labour leader says the battle for access to justice must begin 'strongly' as he aims to restore legal aid in the next parliament

Labour pulls out big guns in fight to restore legal aid

Shadow ministers admit they did not offer enough on access to justice at general election

Cutting down costs 'and delays in litigation

Ed Crosse provides an overview of the recently launched pilot schemes for shorter and flexible trials in commercial cases

A user's perspective on 'our crumbling courts

Ahead of the potential closure of 91 courts, Jacqui Smoker provides a first-hand account of a system already cut to the bare bones