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A legal framework for cohabiters is increasingly critical

Cohabiting couple families still find themselves in a confusing legal landscape filled with potholes, says Paul Hunt

What will closing courts mean for litigants?

The government's proposal to cut down the number of courts will simply limit access to justice and add to the financial burden of litigation, argues Russell Conway

Infographics: Rights of Women

The charity celebrates 40 years of promoting women's issues and campaigning for the equal treatment of women in the justice system

Charter launched to exorcise nuisance marketing in personal injury sector

Signatories to the Ethical Marketing Charter include Irwin Mitchell and National Accident Helpline

Legal aid chaos

Chaotic scenes are being reported nationwide as police stations and courts are said to be struggling to cope with the legal aid strikes, in effect from 1 July.

On the front line

I always seem to be talking about the importance of the profession standing together and uniting, when and where necessary, to protect access to justice and the rule of law.

Clinical negligence update, part one

Jock Mackenzie rounds up recent clinical negligence case law, including cases involving care by GPs and A&E doctors

Associate Announcement: Top UK and European law firms attend largest Aderant EMEA user conference to date

More than 120 attendees gather for insights from industry experts, best practice guidance and strategies for change management, reports Aderant