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An honest mistake

The High Court has proven itself willing to set aside adverse effects that inadvertently penalise a client as a result of incomplete advice

Any barrister involved in referral fees 'bribe' should be 'thrown to the wolves'

Chairman of the Bar compares those who use referral fees to 'drug cheats'

No-fault divorce

The fault-based nature of divorce in England and Wales, which requires one person to accuse the other of adultery or unreasonable behaviour to have their divorce granted within two years of marriage breakdown, is driving over a quarter of divorcing couples to make false allegations to the court, according to new research from family law organisation Resolution. Read more on this story here.  

Lawyers remain the key players in the journey of many asylum seekers

Despite the UK's position as a driver of positive change in international equality law, the risk remains that this change could slow down

Radical growth of ABSs is coming, says SRA chief

Regulator acknowledges past mistakes and encourages greater innovation in legal market

Increased court fees have deterred SMEs bringing claims, say litigators

Solicitors say it is 'fundamentally wrong' to treat courts as a 'commercially-traded commodity'

'Auntie Christ'

Across the pond, a New York woman has failed in her attempts to sue her 12-year-old nephew over a birthday hug that left her with a broken wrist.

Crime duty contract award an 'omnishambles'

Legal Aid Agency criticised for 'beyond contempt' procurement process as firms take legal advice