Update: local governmentChristopher Baker considers the new model code of conduct for members, bias and pre-determination, and negligence liability and human rights
Compensation magicFinally the House of Lords has addressed the question of the calculation of compensation for terminating an agency agreement, says Stephen Sidkin
Life in crimeFrancis FitzGibbon explains that the IPP regime may have the opposite effect to what was intended
Not in full agreementEntire agreements clauses will only be effective if the wording is sufficiently clear and wide in scope, say Eamonn Mcnamara and Michael Twomey
A shock to the systemVictoria Handley discusses the implications of acoustic shock: what is it, what is the legal position and what steps can be taken to protect workers?
Signposting your intent to the publicGodmanchester is a clear reminder that communicating unambiguous intention is key to denying right of way, writes J.J.Pearlman
Penalties on car rental agreementsMark Pawlowski considers a recent ruling on the distinction between penalties and liquidated damages in the context of a car hire agreement
Update: landlord and tenantMilton McIntosh examines services charges, repairs, assignment, break options and business tenancies