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Making a difference

A new hunger is sweeping through the high-net-worth ranks - a hunger to structure wealth in a socially responsible way

Better late than never: Late payment of damages

Roger Franklin discusses the introduction of the Enterprise Bill 2015, which will place an insurer under a duty to pay policyholders with valid claims within a reasonable time

Standard of care

Eleanor Kilner considers a recent case that highlights the importance of the factual matrix and context in professional negligence claims

The divorce diaries: Experiences shared

It is critical for practitioners to understand the emotional impact of divorce and separation as well as the legal implications, says Carla Ditz

Intended with capacity, executed without

The Court of Appeal has made it clear that someone who has been clinically proven to lack capacity can make a valid will. What does this mean for the limits of testamentary capacity?

Shifting the weight of your experience: Becoming a family mediator

Austin Chessell shares his experience of moving into the field of family mediation and the challenges and liabilities involved

A final solution - 16 March 1990

In 1990, SJ discussed proposals to abolish the Law Society finals

Engaging and educating law students

Dr Kate Cook reflects on the impact of Manchester Metropolitan University's new research initiative on gender research