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Strasbourg to rule on index-linked pensions for expats

The long-running legal battle by around half a million British pensioners who retired abroad against a government decision to freeze their pensions will reach its...

Coroners' reforms delayed until 2012

Radical reforms to the ancient system of coroners will not be fully implemented until April 2012, the MoJ has warned.

Müller wins Supreme Court battle over yoghurt packaging machine

European food producer Müller has won a battle over the contract for a yoghurt packaging machine it bought for its dairy in Shropshire.

Solicitor claims first ever surrogacy settlement

Paul Rumley, partner at Withy King in Swindon, has claimed to have achieved the first ever settlement including damages for some of his client's surrogacy...

Christian registrar refused permission to appeal to Supreme Court

Christian registrar Lillian Ladele has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court over claims that Islington Council discriminated against her by asking her...

High Court setback for shared surface scheme

Guide Dogs, the guide dogs training charity, has been granted leave to bring judicial review proceedings against a 'shared surface' scheme proposed by Kensington and...

Setting a new course

Parties to divorce proceedings can rely on an increasing number of remedies outside the traditional sphere of ancillary relief to secure their rights, say Amy...

Too much too young

Russell Conway wonders why some newly-qualified solicitors are taking home a much larger pay cheque than legal aid lawyers