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Family firm suggests 'compatibility quiz' for couples contemplating marriage

A leading family law firm is encouraging couples thinking about getting married to complete “a compatibility quiz” before taking the plunge.

Solicitor jailed for encouraging client to intimidate witness

A solicitor has been jailed for 16 months for encouraging a defendant to intimidate a witness waiting to give evidence.

Girlfriend fails to prove will conspiracy

The girlfriend of a CAB manager in Surrey has failed to prove that his children and brother formed a conspiracy to suppress a will in her favour.

Council loses trampled flowers libel case

Slough Borough Council has lost a libel case against a local woman who complained about people deliberately trampling flowers in a park and ended up being entered on the council's 'violent persons register'.

Government to press on with virtual courts

The government will press on with virtual courts despite the findings in an evaluation report expressing doubts over cost savings and efficiencies.

DAS attacks Jackson LJ for 'political' judgment

DAS, the UK's biggest legal expenses insurer, has launched an outspoken attack on Lord Justice Jackson, who earlier this month accused litigation specialists Stewarts Law of claiming a “grotesque” success fee from a disabled client's damages.

Public has 'right to know' about lawyers with poor service history

Members of the public have a right to know about lawyers' poor service history, the consumer panel has said in response to the legal ombudsman's naming and shaming consultation.

Virtual courts pilot fails to deliver improvements to criminal justice system

The virtual courts pilot has proved disappointingly costly despite promising aspects, the initial evaluation report has revealed.