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6 Jul 2010

Speak no evil

Is the right to freedom of speech eroding the contempt of court rules? Paul Denham reports

6 Jul 2010

First refusal

When is it unreasonable for a creditor to refuse an offer to secure debt? A recent case provides helpful guidance for both debtors and creditors, says Kathryn James

6 Jul 2010

Icing on the cupcake

Nigella Lawson has a pretty naff pet name for the group of personal staff and friends who enable her to be a successful working mother: 'Team Cupcake'.

5 Jul 2010

An office is a "house", Lord Neuberger decides

A building designed as a house but exclusively used as an office is a "house" for leasehold enfranchisement purposes, Lord Neuberger, the Master of the Rolls, has decided.

5 Jul 2010

Brand new world

Consumers may not be tempted yet to buy legal services from the major high street brands, but is the profession doing enough to defend the solicitor brand? Jon Robins reports

30 Jun 2010

Djanogly launches comprehensive review of family justice

The Ministry of Justice has launched a comprehensive review of the family justice system, including both public law and private law.

30 Jun 2010

Firms to officially meet bulk of practising certificate fee

Law firms will pick up 60 per cent of the practising certificate fee from October this year under proposals put forward by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

29 Jun 2010

Lord Judge rejects "startling" EU rights compliance claim

The UK's failure to notify an Act of Parliament to the European Commission did not undermine its enforceability, the Court of Appeal has ruled.