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Lady Hale goes down fighting as Supreme Court backs prenups

In one of its most significant judgments, the Supreme Court has ruled that prenuptial agreements can be given “decisive weight” by the courts.

Prenups can be 'decisive', Supreme Court rules

Prenuptial agreements can be given “decisive weight” by the courts when dividing assets on divorce, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Dial 'M' for mediation

Is being immortalised in a client's fridge magnet a compliment? Our new columnist, the long-suffering divorce expert Marilyn Stowe, is not so sure

Trust issues

Too many basic errors have left the charity sector swarming with conflicts of interest – and it is up to lawyers to sort it out, says Michelle Russell

Fighting the force

It has been a bumper month for successful challenges against the police. What would Lord Bingham make of it all, wonders Sophie Khan

Penalty kick

With no legal status, a penalty notice for disorder is not a successful deterrent – but the innocent are still punished, says David Rhodes

Welcome to the lion's den

As the ombudsman prepares to open shop, solicitors face hurried complaints handling and the possibility of a surge in speculative negligence claims, says Susanna Heley

Prepare for ABSs, minister tells law firms

Lawyers should prepare for ABSs, legal aid minister Jonathan Djanogly (pictured) has said as he confirmed the government's commitment to the introduction of the new regime.