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Re JC highlights the difficulties of applying the best-interests test in applications for statutory wills, says Joseph Goldsmith

Napier to consider cap on contingency fees

Michael Napier, former chairman of Irwin Mitchell, will chair the first meeting today of a Civil Justice Council (CJC) working party set up to increase the use of contingency fees, a key recommendation of the Jackson report.

Look beneath the surface and identify the foundations of people's actions

By Ron Taylor, Author, Leadership: Stories, Lessons and Uncommon Sense

Rise in discrimination claims predicted

Solicitors warn of 'sting in the tail' after unfair dismissal rules change

The Court of Protection got it spot on in Re JDS, says Eddie Fardell

LeO must investigate third-party complaints, consumer panel says

The LSB's consumer panel will use LeO's forthcoming review of its rules to push for it to investigate third-party complaints.

Abolishing minimum salary 'may trigger legal challenge'

Law Society says SRA 'misguided' in launching proposals in advance of LETR

Whiplash backlash

Improvements to processes are welcome, but reducing access to justice for accident victims is unacceptable, says Donna Scully