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Creditor's rights

This often problematic area of law means that creditors can be interested in an estate while having no interest in it, says Lloyd Junor

Government rejects House of Lords amendments on judicial review

House of Commons ignores lobbying from lawyers and charities as Grayling wins parliamentary vote

'The Penalty' at the sharp edge of the criminal justice system

John van der Luit-Drummond speaks to producer Laura Shacham about the independent documentary film that is set to blow the lid off America's death penalty shame

Marriage rights for all

Britain is a long way away from a universal legal framework for all couples, married or not, so the onus remains on individuals to protect themselves, says Graham Coy

MoJ report recommends legal advice for litigants in person

Increase in legal costs for represented party when one or more litigants in person involved in family law case

Minister calls for pensions freedoms to be extended to purchasers of annuities

The Association of British Insurers says idea will only act to further confuse people

Family businesses harmed by lack of governance

Fifty-five per cent of family businesses say succession is a barrier to future success

The missing jigsaw piece

An application for a statutory will proves a salutary lesson for all attorneys and deputies considering making gifts