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Politics, policy and primacy

A recent case highlights the tension between local and national planning policy, writes Stephanie Hall

Modernisation of wills is essential, but by no means at the risk of client protection

Claire Davis raises concerns that the Law Commision's reforms may go too far

Modernising the law of wills

Professor Nick Hopkins and Spencer Clarke discuss the Law Commission's proposals to bring the law of wills into the 21st century

How to lose a meritorious case

Mark Warwick QC and Justina Stewart revisit abuse of process and consider a number of cases delineating the scope of the Henderson principle

The challenges of enforcing orders relating to children

Philip Hunter discusses the delicate balance to be struck between demonstrating robust justice for the breach of an order and recognising the best interests of the child

Knowledge is power

In the wake of a significant decision in Halsall, is time running out on claims against tax advisers, asks Alasdair Dick

Special protection for 'Special K'?

Recent infringement proceedings raise interesting questions regarding the extent of protection that should be granted to a trade mark, writes Mike Shaw

The protection of pre-emption rights

The decision in Law v Haider serves as a welcome reminder that you only get what you contract for, write Martin Dray and Kester Lees