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Update: insolvency

Courts are grappling with challenges to the new 'flat pack' bankruptcies, say David Archer and Alan Shenton

The Osborne book of cuts

As puzzled clients reach for the phone, partners have been scouring the budget small print in search of solutions. Solicitors Journal takes a look at some of the top concerns for the legal sector

Out of touch

Libel reform should not be a high priority for Parliament – the proposals in the new Defamation Bill are unnecessary and are likely to lead to unfairness and uncertainty, says Rod Dadak

MoJ drops new prison as cuts begin to bite

The MoJ has abandoned plans to build a new juvenile prison in Leicester and postponed construction of a new Birimingham Magistrates Court as part of the £325m package of cuts announced last week.

Grieve promises "period of silence" on legal aid

Dominic Grieve QC, the new Attorney General, has promised a “period of silence” from the government before it launches a fundamental review of legal aid.

Go compare

Rushing through reforms to road traffic accident claims has raised serious questions about how to pick a new ATE provider, says David Hartley

Wales: consolidation horizon

Welsh firms are still battling the recession, but, by joining forces with others and moving towards greater specialisation, they are also gearing up to take on the challenges of the evolving legal services market. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

As the dust settles

Thousands of British travellers were left out of pocket by the chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud. Craig Moore reviews the legal framework relating to financial and other redress