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Court strikes down "unlawful" cap on defence costs

The government has defended its predecessor's “unlawful” attempt to save £20m by limiting recoverable defence costs to legal aid levels.

Legal aid facing a future of further cuts

Jonathan Djanogly, the new legal aid and civil justice minister, has confirmed that the criminal legal aid cuts announced by his predecessor Lord Bach earlier this year will go ahead.

Ahead of the game

Green leases may seem unappealing in the current climate, but their flexible nature could offer numerous benefits to both landlords and tenants – not least the opportunity to prepare for potential future legislation, says Michael Fahy

The great divide

A spate of cases has sparked renewed interest in boundary disputes, but what can practitioners learn from the outcomes? Marc Glover reports

Survival of the fairest

Rogue heir hunters are heading for the history books as the respectable face of fortune finding gains market control, says Stephen Beck

The battle of Hastings-Bass

Seeking tax advice is a must when setting up trusts for the disabled, writes Arshoo Singh

Djanogly confirms criminal legal aid cuts

Jonathan Djanogly, the new legal aid and civil justice minister, has confirmed that the previous government's drastic cuts to criminal legal aid will go ahead.

The final countdown

A lavish legal aid awards ceremony spelled the last hurrah for hopes of fresh state help. But if the coalition can't help, who can? Ailsa Dixon reports