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Briefless…

…and anonymous French lawyer has been suspended after appearing in court wearing nothing under his legal robes.

With an ounce of knowledge

The LSB is correct in advising caution on recognising McKenzie friends as a legitimate feature of the legal services market, says Nicola Caffery

Grayling's High Court defeats are “only human” mistakes

Law Society and MoJ consultant criticise legal aid proposals as Chris Grayling is questioned by the House of Lords. John van der Luit-Drummond reports

Uneven ground

The Law Commission's recommendations on clarifying the legal basis for charity's to make social investments should be implemented without fail, says Darren Hooker  

Dealing with non-disclosure

Ros Bever and Hayley Trim look at how the courts are dealing with the increasingly prevalent issue of non-disclosure in divorce battles

Business groups call on prime minister to scrap legal reforms

The government's commitment to ending the LASPO exemption on insolvency litigation is labelled 'misguided', 'anti-business' and 'flies in the face of available evidence'

Former solicitor sues former firm for disability discrimination

Claimant alleged to have had 'problems' with a female member of staff

Home Office will consider a time limit on police bail

Appropriate checks and balances needed for the use of 'extraordinary police powers'