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Reforms to family justice: A force for change or disruption?

Resolution discusses whether modifications to the family courts have improved matters for the organisation and its clients, or whether the legal aid cuts have made the changes redundant

Penalty or pre-estimate of loss?

A forthcoming case in the Supreme Court will ultimately determine the future of penalty clauses in contracts, write Carole Spiller and James Whittaker

The top ten dumbest insurance fraud claims

Identifying fraud can be tricky, but some claimants make it easier than others, explains Nicola Smith

Newly qualifieds flying the nest

Natasza Slater considers the significance of firms' trainee retention rates and whether it is worth looking outside your current firm for a newly qualified role

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