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The third degree
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The third degree

It may be early days for the third-party funding industry, but it has already generated plenty of hype and provoked extensive debate. Jon Robins questions those on the frontline about its potential to improve the system
Delicate condition
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Delicate condition

When outcomes focused regulation is adopted next year, the SRA's power to impose conditions on practising certificates is likely to increase – bringing both comfort and concern, says Susanna Heley
Planning ahead
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Planning ahead

Craig Howell Williams QC explains when mediation can be the solution to planning disputes
On balance
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On balance

In two recent asylum cases, the ECJ has given careful consideration to individual rights while simultaneously highlighting the importance of preventing proven terrorists from benefiting from the system, says Paul Stanley NO
Update: family
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Update: family

Lynne Passmore reviews Radmacher and the future of prenups, document disclosure, the extravagant lifestyle of a divorcing couple, and a TOLATA claim on the significance of the parties being engaged
At your mercy
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At your mercy

For the first time the Court of Appeal has had to deal with the difficult concept of mercy killing. Benjamin Newton investigates the Inglis case
I predict a riot
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I predict a riot

Never mind the student protests - if MPs don't stick to the prison vote they'll have a real rebellion on their hands