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Calls for law reform following surge in surrogacy during pandemic

Surrogacy laws do not meet the needs of modern families, a lawyer has warned 

Judges to retire at 75 to reflect social change and support courts in crisis

Mandatory retirement age of judges, magistrates and coroners to increase from 70 to 75

Funny money: Don't be like Al Capone

With money laundering now a sophisticated affair, Susan Humble warns of the risks of complacency 

A greener strategy: Broadening the horizon

The unique role of law firms puts us at the heart of the sustainability drive, says Maria Connolly

'Super-deduction' tax break 'grossly unfair' for professional services industry 

Many professional services businesses set to miss out on £25 billion 'super-deduction' tax break

Budget: No 'sharp teeth' on tax, but avoidance schemes will feel the bite 

Anticipated tax increases failed to materialise, though new steps on tax avoidance were unveiled

2021 Budget does little to quench thirst of 'legal aid deserts'

£450m provided to support justice system in England and Wales

New SDLT holiday deadline sweetened with tapered return to normal rules

House buyers sighed in relief at further extension to the stamp duty land tax holiday to the end of June