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LSB's will-writing investigation welcomed

Consumer panel says solicitors and will writers equally to blame

Online auctions defeated on trademarks

Websites must take measures to try and prevent infringement, ECJ says

EHRC hits back in row over Christians

Stonewall 'deeply disturbed' by attempt to intervene in cases

Stifling the debate

The principle that the law should be the same for all has been challenged by doctors and science commentators who say they have been unfairly targeted by organisations trying to stifle medical debate. With the defamation bill now making its way through parliament, one doctor and one science journalist sued for libel explain why they believe the law needs changing.

Freedom of information requests

Making or resisting FOI requests? Robert McCracken QC and Cain Ormondroyd explain how they would get started

Fair play

As it promises a new approach to regulation, the SRA should start treating solicitors being investigated with greater fairness, says Susanna Heley

Natural selection

Aptitude tests for law school applicants could be the objective filter that gives all would-be lawyers equal access to legal education regardless of background, so why do so few universities have them? Jon Parker asks some of the main stakeholders

The living ain't easy

Felix has the summertime blues