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Complaints | Clear the communication channels

If a client isn't made aware that letters of wishes aren't legally binding, it could present an opportunity to address your channels of communication says...

Circuit judges attack cuts to judicial review and prison law

'Impossible' for genuine judicial review claimants to find lawyers

Tales from practice | Watched from afar

Having all his correspondence monitored 'doesn't worry Richard Barr - he's returning 'to the lost art of letter writing

Family business | Stories from the conflict zone

Being 'conflicted out' of a case is 'a challenge you must deal with quickly 'and cleanly, before it goes too far 'says Marilyn Stowe

'Remain vigilant on judicial independence', LCJ tells judges

Lord Judge calls for 'meticulous' approach in final Mansion House speech

Protecting lessees against market losses

Buildings insurance only covers rebuilding costs, not market value; but what if a building cannot be rebuilt and leaves the lessee with a huge shortfall,...

Balva was third biggest indemnity insurer

Law Society includes unrated insurers in guide but gives warnings

Divide and rule

So, the justice secretary likes solicitors and is fed up with barristers. Chris Grayling's appearance at this morning's justice select committee could not have gone...