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Supreme Court clears the way for cheaper environmental litigation

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to cut the cost of environmental actions by claimants.

Djanogly confirms 142 court closures

Justice minister Jonathan Djanogly told parliament this afternoon that the government would be going ahead with the closure of 142 local courts.

Darkness is cheap

A family solicitor's Christmas Carol, by Marilyn Stowe

Hole in the wall

Where does the case of Kaye leave security for party wall works? ask Andrew Smith and Stephen Bickford-Smith

Update: insolvency

There have been fewer insolvencies than expected, but it has still been a busy year for the courts, says David Archer

The state we're in

The property market won't pick up until the debris of the financial crisis is cleared and lenders regain confidence, so what does the future hold for conveyancers? Brian Chrystal investigates

Update: housing

Victoria Pogge von Strandmann rounds up the year's key cases affecting the accommodation of children

Naming and shaming by LeO 'might encourage serial complainants'

Publishing details of complaints handled by the Legal Ombudsman is attracting growing support, with 82 per cent of respondents to an instant poll carried out following an evidence session in the House of Lords voting in favour.