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MoJ 'baffled' by Law Society's legal challenge

Caplen hoping to combine claims made by LCCSA and CLSA into one hearing

The legal year in 60 seconds

SJ counts down the top news stories of 2014

A guide to costs budgeting

While cases concerning the pre-1 April 2013 funding regime and the granting of relief from sanctions continue to dominate the world of costs, Robert Connelly offers some practical guidance for practitioners on preparing costs budgets

Former Blakemores employees in line for £180,000 pay-out

Birmingham Employment Tribunal awards claimants 90 days' protective awards

Developing investment

Africa's robust and consistent growth over the past few decades makes the region a very attractive destination for investment, but the inherent risks and challenges must be adequately managed, advises Geoff Cook

Clearing the Rome II hurdle

The question of which country's laws apply to a personal injury claim is not as simple as it seems, explains Sophie Robson

Lawyers won't take time off in the race for talent

Four in ten legal professionals don't take all their annual leave in the last 12 months

European Court of Justice decides obesity 'could be a disability'

Defining obesity as a disability may make compliance with the Equality Act much harder