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Breaking up is hard to do: matrimonial property

Lisa Pepper takes a look at the key themes behind the Law Commission's consultation on matrimonial property

Standing your ground: Khan v Crossland

Nicholas Asprey considers the jurisdiction to pass over executors, as highlighted in Khan v Crossland

Society warns of 'lawsuits against regulators' over QASA

Falling number of trials might leave applicants struggling to find evaluations

Con Alexander considers whether charity trustees should be rewarded financially

Case digest: Scarfe v Matthews

Joseph Goldsmith queries whether the case of Bernard Matthews' will heralds a move towards assessing a testator's intention on the basis of an implied term

Appeal judges extend 10 per cent damages uplift to contract cases

Claimants with CFAs made before 1 April 2013 will not benefit

Grayling seeks further protection for home-owners who tackle burglars

Only those using 'grossly disproportionate' force would be prosecuted

Where did all the fun in being a lawyer go?

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting