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Supreme Court will decide whether government loan scheme is discriminatory

Young people to peacefully demonstrate against student loans policy while they await judges' decision

Lord Chancellor: Leading law firms must do more pro bono

The UK legal market has made a large number of organisations, and individuals very successful, says Gove

Lord Chancellor: The justice system is failing the public

If he is serious about creating a 'one nation' justice system, we expect him to listen to us, says LCCSA president Jonathan Black

A fool's errand?

The legitimacy of asset protection trusts is highly questionable given that the Care Act specifically guards against the deliberate deprivation of asset

Brentwood solicitor disqualified for £200,000 debt

Former principal partner of Scannells Hunt banned from acting as a director for five years

Last requests

Failing to disclose the existence of any assets to an executor will only result in the beneficiary facing increased costs and penalties

State of play

Jennifer Ridgway and Karen Bayley analyse recent cases featuring post-nuptial agreements, disputed estates and vulnerable clients

Chair of the Criminal Bar: Action on two-tier contracts would serve no purpose

'We can fight the solicitors' battle for them,' says Tony Cross QC