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Unmarried couples don't always intend an enduring relationship

Cases involving unmarried couples appear to be decided on the principle that the relationship was entered into under the expectation it would endure but statistics and instructions to solicitors seem to be telling another story. Jonathan West and Alex Matheson report

Census disclosures do not breach human rights

Claimants concerned that personal details would be disclosed to 'external authorities'

Clients shunning solicitors for do-it-yourself law

More than half of people with 'consumer' legal problem choose to resolve it themselves

Ban on 'meet the extraterrestrials' poster not breach of human rights

Strasbourg court upholds ban as dissenting judges warn of threat to free speech

Aon offers indemnity package to CQS and Lexcel firms

Quality schemes represent 'reduced risk, effective practice management and a client care focus'

Lawyers question need for weekend courts

'Significant costs at a time the government says there is no more money'

Law Society of Scotland hopes for first ABS applications by end of year

'An upsurge of inquiries from solicitors firms, both large and small'

No sense in reserved activities, senior academic says

LSE professor calls for distinction to be drawn between title-based and activity-based regulation