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'Employer's charter' to protect firms from claims

The prime minister, David Cameron, is to launch an overhaul of employment law to give employers more protection from claims by workers.

Law Commission paves way for new comprehensive prenup rules

Opinions remain divided over the benefits of prenups as the Law Commission this week launches a consultation paving the way for the statutory recognition of marital property agreements in which it acknowledges they would remain “inappropriate” for most couples.

Will conspiracies require civil standard of proof

Conspiracies to suppress a will must be proved to the civil, rather than criminal, standard of proof, the High Court has decided.

Update: professional negligence

Katie Papworth and Andrew Nixon review developments in professional privilege, valuers' duties and putting a date on damage

Update: personal injury

You wait all year for a highways case and then three come along at once, writes Roger B Cooper

Curb your enthusiasm

With the government hinting at serious IP reform, Jonathan Silverman offers a step-by-step guide to handling inventors

Cold call

Forcing clients to ring a helpline before they can access a solicitor will restrict choice and access to justice, warns Russell Conway

Quality streets

With the launch of the new conveyancing protocol, things can only get better, says Jonathan Smithers