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Family justice reforms need stakeholders' support

Recommendations for 'the modernisation of 'the family justice system 'are undoubtedly sensible 'but their success in 'practice will depend both 'on resources and on stakeholders' willingness 'to develop a new culture, 'say Rachel Langdale QC and Susannah Johnson

Tribunal awards exemplary damages for competition law breach

The first award of exemplary damages for abuse of dominant position in the Cardiff buses' war demonstrates the relevance of competition law for smaller businesses, says John Doherty

Complying with the cy-pres scheme procedure

Early consultation with stakeholders will not only 'ensure their buy in, it will also reassure the Charity Commission that the spirit of the statutory procedure , says James Kilbyis being complied with

Court system must address vulnerable defendants' needs

Offenders with mental health difficulties or disabilities should be given the same support as vulnerable witnesses, says Emily Frith

Workshop: Private client: new charity giving rules

New inheritance tax rules designed to encourage legacies are also an opportunity for 'private client lawyers to generate more business, says John Bunker

ABS countdown | Will the US online models work in Britain?

A legal offering combining face-to-face advice with online forms could help firms 'respond to the Tesco law threat but lawyers will need to think more strategically about 'their brand, says Stuart Bushell

View from the bench | More, better rules in the latest CPD update

District Judge Tacey Cronin reviews the lengthy recasting in the latest CPR update of the rules on contempt, allocation questionnaires and money orders

Update | Local government: public pensions, procurement, social care

Peter Hill reviews the new Public Service Pensions Bill, forthcoming changes to EU procurement rules, social care reform, and the scope of the equality duty