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Not in accordance with the local plan

Alec Samuels considers the relevant material considerations justifying a departure from the local plan

Community Land Trusts

Alec Samuels discusses the creation of community-led, community-controlled affordable housing

Digitalised legal services: challenge or opportunity?

The legal profession must learn from the mistakes of others and embrace technology where it helps clients the most, argues Lisa Davies

Shiner judgment holds a stark message for solicitors

The duty to disclose evidential issues affecting a client's case is onerous, but solicitors engaging in public law litigation must be aware of it, warns Patrick Gaul

Not so clear cut on costs

Steven Davies considers the Supreme Court's dismissal of appeals against recoverability of ATE and success fees

Unfair prejudice: Supercars, yachts, and other excesses

There are occasions when the courts overcome their reluctance to become involved with commercial decisions of the board, explains Sinead Lester

The correct use of the Bolam test

Dr Jock Mackenzie considers recent clinical negligence cases which raise the question of when the Bolam, Montgomery, and Penney tests should apply

Conditional fees in publication proceedings after Times Newspapers v Flood

The Supreme Court's decision in Flood has not provided the clarity hoped for in relation to future recovery of success fees and ATE premiums, says Steven Heffer