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Society warns of judicial review over civil contracts

The Law Society is “urgently taking legal advice” on whether there are grounds for a judicial review of the LSC's latest civil legal aid tender round.

Barnardo's attacks "unprecedented delay" in care proceedings

Children's charity Barnardo's has attacked the county and family courts for “unprecedented delay” in making care and supervision orders.

New PAD

Has a recent judgment brought an end to the pre-action disclosure dispute? Philip de Berry and Madelene Holdsworth report

Compromised position

The latest Court of Appeal decision on the rules of interpretation applicable to part 36 offers is a must-read for all litigators, says Christopher Gutteridge

The bigger picture

The ruling in the Dalí case has seemingly validated a restrictive application of the artist's resale right directive, but where does this leave the UK's implementing regulation, asks Jacqueline McClure

Split decision

Guidance on split hearings from the president of the Family Division provides welcome clarification and will prevent unnecessary confrontation, says DJ Michael Buckley

The big impression

Worried about renewing your professional indemnity insurance this year? Carefully preparing your PI proposal early and choosing the right broker will help impress potential insurers, says Steve Holland

Bad reception

By confirming the 'reception directive' covers subsequent as well as initial asylum claims, the Supreme Court has brought welcome news to those previously denied the right to work - but the government is already looking at ways to restrict this entitlement, warns Naim Rahman