Labour opens legal aid offensive ahead of party conference
Ministry of Justice is quizzed on impact of reforms and details of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act review.
Competition: Anti-competitive damages
A tale of two trials: Mastercard, death spirals and MIFs.
Local government: Scrutinising councillor conduct
Holders of public office must be publicly accountable for their decisions and actions and able to submit to scrutiny.
Arbitration: 'Non-existent' respondents
What is the position when the respondent in the arbitration is dissolved before commencement?
Criminal - statutory changes
The criminal law provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 have been brought substantially into force and with unusual speed.
News focus: More questions than answers on Asons
Bolton Council may have been exonerated by a long-awaited report into why it gave cash-strapped Asons Solicitors a £300k grant, but key issues have not been addressed.
Neumans in administration but high hopes for creditors
Firm shut down earlier this year says it hopes to settle all outstanding claims from creditors.
Banning the sale of leasehold new builds a 'last resort' - CJC
Civil Justice Council supports steps to increase the protection of homebuyers and help existing leaseholders.
Property solicitor banned for avoiding £50k stamp duty
Yorkshire solicitor declared artificially low purchase values for his house and office.
Audit finds 'no rationale' for emergency £300k Asons grant
Long-awaited audit report says grant to Bolton PI firm was ‘legal and appropriate’ - but criticises council.
Insurers toast new discount rate plans
Rate will be based on ‘low risk’ investments and reviewed every three years, lord chancellor announces.
