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Playing Ball

Francis Kendall argues the case for reviewing and increasing the guideline hourly rates after 10 years at the same rate

Bleak house, bleak future

The statutory framework for how councils should support homeless children is good, but the overall housing and welfare system and council cuts risk failure to make it a reality, says Enver Solomon

Better budgeting

There are opportunities for costs lawyers in challenging solicitors' bills, but Claire Green says they are also the answer to the problem

A discount too far for insurers

UK-wide parity is needed for a more accurate discount rate to be set when the next review comes round in five years, says Ben Posford

Adoption orders: a rare revocation

Adoption orders: a rare revocation

A dangerous assumption

Pippa Allsop asks why the legislators have not kept up with societal changes, when even the prime minister is cohabiting with a partner

Female dynasties: creating role models

Dana Denis-Smith gives an insight into how women have followed their mothers into the law over the last 100 years

Let's be realistic.

David Hodson OBE asks if it's time for a John Cornwell-style code of practice for lawyers' wellbeing in family justice