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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954: Sainsbury’s case reignites calls for reform

Recent case law strengthens tenants' security under the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act, prompting renewed calls for modernising the legislation

Litigation: toeing the line

Michael Stacey and John Gould consider the pressures on litigators when balancing their duty to clients with their duty to the Court

Pathfinder Pilot expansion: amplifying children's voices in family court

Rachel Fisher highlights the broader reach and impact of the Pathfinder Pilot, aiming to better integrate children's perspectives in family law

Rethinking parental alienation: clarity and reform in family law

Michael Gregory and Michelle Uppal highlight the need to reassess 'parental alienation' in family law, advocating for clearer definitions and reforms

New family procedure rules emphasise alternative dispute methods

Laura Williams says that the latest Family Procedure Rules aim to reduce court congestion by promoting diverse non-court dispute resolutions

The long road to reform after Andrew Malkinson's exoneration

The independent review into CCRC’s handling of Malkinson case could be a catalyst for change, says Abigail Ashford

One expert is better than two in financial remedy cases

In financial remedy cases, a single joint expert is preferable to multiple experts to ensure impartiality, uniformity, and cost-effectiveness, explain Amelia Alston and Alex Laing

Choose your remedy wisely

When the court finds a breach of the director’s fiduciary duty but the company has suffered no loss, choose your remedy wisely say Mark Goodwin and Hannah Catterall