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17 Nov 2009

North West – casualties and survivors

North West firms that have survived the recession are focusing on growth, restructuring and modernisation, but to succeed they know they must adopt a clear strategy. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

17 Nov 2009

Made to order

The role of grandparents and the rise in shared residence orders are two of the main trends the family courts have been grappling with when considering a child's best interests. Noel Arnold reports

10 Nov 2009

Update: family

Lynne Passmore considers mediation, collaborative law, pre-nuptial agreements and divorce cases involving a change in income, the issue of domicile and a fall in the value of investments

3 Nov 2009

Tepid welcome for Law Commission's review of intestacy laws for cohabitants

Cohabitants who have lived together for more than five years could be given the same rights on death as married couples under plans unveiled by the Law Commission.

3 Nov 2009

A public matter

A more open and public system to deal with proposed assisted suicides is needed to clarify the law and minimise uncertainty, says Guy Otten

27 Oct 2009

Advances in technology will change justice system, says Lord Chief Justice

The way some of the elements of the justice system work are likely to adapt to technological progress, the Lord Chief Justice has said.

27 Oct 2009

Last resort

Sedation should only be used to transport an objecting incapacitated person elsewhere when it is the least restrictive way to protect them from foreseeable harm, says Laura Davidson

27 Oct 2009

No half measures

Lord Gill's proposals to modernise the Scottish civil justice system and improve access to justice are long overdue and will be welcomed by solicitors and clients alike, says Robin Macpherson