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History may calm lawyers’ nerves
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Family non-court dispute resolution one year on
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It matters that we know whether or not the new era for non-court dispute resolution has arrived.
Portfolio finance under harsh spotlight
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A proposal in the Civil Justice Council review that 'portfolio funding' should be regulated by the FCA as a form of loan was unexpected.
Best of the blogs - 14 June 2025
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When clients cry in conference
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A client in tears is a test of the balance between head and heart. How, in practice, can this delicate balance be struck?
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Civil question
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Review risks being another example of 'piecemeal policies'.
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