Family

Articles

20 Oct 2009

Overlapping interference

For all the differences between trespass and nuisance, the courts have appeared ready to accept the possibility of overlap, says Mark Pawlowski

20 Oct 2009

At your disposal

On top of their main statutory obligations when selling land, charities must be aware of a whole host of other possible constraints, says Jane Lonergan

6 Oct 2009

Hudson accuses indemnity insurers of putting "gun to the head" of firms

In an outspoken attack on indemnity insurers, Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has accused them of putting a “gun to the head” of law firms.

6 Oct 2009

Exemplary conduct

Tony Guise reviews three recent and important changes to the profession's regulatory framework – practising certificates, remuneration certificates and indemnity cover

29 Sept 2009

An intolerable situation

Should the 'best interests' test follow clinical guidelines on 'intolerability' when considering withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from children, asks Simon Elliman

8 Sept 2009

Over but not out

Edward Heaton explains the rights of adoptive, unmarried and step-parents when a relationship breaks down

11 Aug 2009

Take two

The court may allow fresh evidence on appeal, but where it was admissable at trial it will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, says Benjamin Newton

11 Aug 2009

Learning from experience

Parliament should look at the cohabitation regime in Scotland to bring greater certainty for unmarried couples in England and Wales, says Leonie Burke