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Caught on camera: Judges, trials, and videotapes

A new pilot scheme sees judges' sentencing remarks filmed for the first time to test the viability of cameras in court. Gus Sellitto examines the effect this could have on the administration of justice

How a Tasmanian court applied a UK ruling on future care costs

A landmark case could set the precedent for UK citizens claiming overseas, explains Peter Rigby

The potential impact of Brexit on divorce

Parliament and the courts should seize the opportunity to make their own rules on jurisdiction, writes Lara Myers

The termination of tiresome legislation

Future Bills that require a duty to insure, and create a criminal offence for non-compliance, should expressly indicate whether or not a civil remedy is also created, argues Alec Samuels

Cohabitation myths debunked, again

John M Fotheringham draws attention to the dangers of ignoring a potential alternative jurisdiction, based on domicile, for a valuable statutory claim

Marketing secrets: How to successfully update your firm's brand

Chris Hodgen looks at what law firms need to consider when updating their branding, website, and marketing assets

Freshfields grows Manchester capability with new paralegal apprenticeship scheme

Magic Circle outfit the latest law firm to provide alternative entry route into the profession

Arguing the 'serious and imminent danger' of Zika

Lavinia Randall considers whether an employer can require their staff to travel to an area affected by the Zika virus