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The Consumer Rights Act and higher education

Salima Mawji and Salise Dourmoush consider the practical value of consumer rights legislation for university students dissatisfied with the service provided by their institution

The time for self-regulation in sport has passed

Dr Gregory Ioannidis considers the failure of sports governing bodies to fairly apply the rules, maintain transparency in overall regulation, and prevent bribery and corruption

Online bargains: The disruptors disrupted

Manufacturers are responding to the growth of e-commerce with new distribution agreements that could be regarded as unlawful, suggests Jonathan Silverman

Public interest versus commercial prejudice

George Mackenzie discusses the high evidential thresholds for suppressing commercial information following a Freedom of Information request

A solution looking for a problem

The SRA's 'Looking to the Future' consultation risks creating unnecessary uncertainty for solicitors in traditional practices, especially in compliance roles, writes Michelle Garlick

Practising in suspense

Brexit, the review of employment tribunal fees, and case law on reasonable adjustments are among the things keeping employment lawyers awake at night, says Sean Jones QC

Drinking, gambling, and mistakes in notices

Jeremy Phillips considers the effects of the government's proposals to tackle alcohol-related crime, as well as other recent developments in the world of licensing

What is the unmet legal need – and whose is it?

Susanna Heley examines the flaws in the SRA's proposals to overhaul the solicitors' profession and open up the legal services market to meet consumers' needs