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Are guideline hourly rates misguided?

Ricky Cella reports on the new guideline hourly rates and their implications for firms  – particularly those outside of London.

Undertakings: Your bond is your word

Tracey Calvert assesses the distinctions and implications of a solicitors' undertaking.

The need to tackle predatory marriages

Matthew Duncan, Helen Freely and James Flanagan assess the lack of legal protection for vulnerable individuals following a rise in predatory marriages.

A different approach to leasehold reform

A new approach is needed to restore confidence in a crucial form of land tenure, say Gwilym Owen and Helen Carr.

What next for EU citizens in the UK?

Marcia Longdon and Tim Richards argue that while the UK's EU Settlement Scheme has had some successes, late applicants will test the Home Offic';s humanity

The Building Safety Bill

After the Building Safety Bill was finally published, John Murray and Jessica Pack explore the financial and regulatory impacts on the development and construction industries.

Reforming the LPA system

Matthew Duncan explores the recent review of the LPA system by the UK Ministry of Justice, and efforts to modernize it.

Balancing health needs with a just outcome

Karen Wilsher and Claire Devine review a divorce case which highlights the sensitivities and the special considerations when one party has significant health needs.