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18 May 2007

Reforming gambling

As the Gambling Act 2005 is being implemented, Roy Light assesses the extent of the new rules

18 May 2007

Grave danger

In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, Tim Ryan looks at mandatory minimum sentences for firearms offences in the UK

18 May 2007

Mental incapacity: residence, care and contact

Fenella Morris and Victoria Butler-Cole review the courts' application of guardianship and care provisions in the Mental Health Act 1983

17 May 2007

PII special report: Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII): the market in 2007

Trevor Moss, director of professions at TL Risk Solutions, is an experienced and qualified insurance practitioner specialising in the provision of solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII).

11 May 2007

Defending killing

Laurie Toczek considers the distinction between provocation and murder

11 May 2007

Update: wills, probate and trusts

By Catherine McAleavey and Catherine Sanders

11 May 2007

Keeping track

Gavin Pearson gives an accountancy perspective on dealing with confiscation orders

11 May 2007

Whose terms prevail?

If businesses do not study their contracts and protect their interests, the law cannot help them, says Michael Whincup