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Cohabitants and pensions – jointly and severally

While the immediate significance of Brewster is limited, it once more shines a light on the differences in law between married and cohabiting couples, explains Shlomit Glaser

There's still life in the PI sector

Despite government reforms waiting to strike, Ed Fletcher is confident his firm can ride out the approaching storm thanks to its niche specialities, investment in technology, and a passion for helping the seriously injured, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Questions of employment tribunal procedure

Snigdha Nag discusses procedural issues such as the employment tribunal's approach to time limits and decisions regarding Acas early conciliation

Europe still sets the pace

Julian Morris considers a CJEU ruling on what constitutes the cancellation of a flight, foreign jurisdiction issues, and a recent epidemic of holiday sickness claims

A strict approach to privacy

Tele2 shows the CJEU is holding its nerve on the retention and provision of data to national authorities, explains Paul Stanley QC

Back to basics

As the pressure to reduce the costs of litigation increases, Francis Kendall advises practitioners to look closely at petty disbursements at the budgeting stage

Freezing point

Windrush is a useful reminder of the importance of taking care when drafting freezing orders and consenting to continuation, writes Gita Chakravarty

The changing role of the COFA

The increased focus on self-regulation and more flexible approach to client money proposed by the SRA will make the COFA's duties more of a priority, explains Max Masters