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The shaken foundations of the legal system

A hike in court fees demonstrates the government's willingness to commoditise the law and endanger people's rights, says David Kirwan

Omnipotence of the Presumption of Death Act 2013

After bringing the first claim of its kind in the High Court in 2015, Gwyn Evans discusses how the Act will bring some relief to grieving families

Building a firmwide vision as managing partner

By Beverly Landais, Marketing and BD Director, Saunderson House

Official register for fourth arm of the profession

Amanda Hamilton discusses how paralegals will fill the void left by legal aid and how consumers will remain protected

Is death preferable to life in prison?

Richard Easton discusses Belgium's refusal to administer a death sentence to prisoner Frank Van Den Bleeken

A question of interest

Daniel Edwards considers the options available to solicitor practices with respect to earning interest on client accounts

A holiday from domestic costs issues?

Neil Ronan advises claimants injured abroad on bringing a successful claim

Back to basics

Litigators who fail to comply with practice directions on skeletons and bundles do so at their peril, warns Sue Nash