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15 Jun 2007

Breaking the chains

For a fundamental breach of a commercial contract, a party will always have a remedy regardless of the exclusion clause. Richard Lawson explains

15 Jun 2007

Countdown to change

It is essential for conveyancing firms to respond to new challenges by taking action, not waiting to see what eventually happens, says Fiona Gregory

15 Jun 2007

Short on time

The latest advice from the Sentencing Advisory Panel does not deal with the short sentence problem, explains Paul Tain

15 Jun 2007

Now hear this

The Noise at Work Regulations 2005 could see an increased level of claims if employers fail to act, says Victoria Handley

15 Jun 2007

In the alternative

Michael Tennant considers legal aid, new Civil Procedure Rules and how to approach family disputes

8 Jun 2007

East Anglia: diverse culture in turbulent times

East Anglia provides a City service at county prices, but post-Clementi, local firms are under pressure to shake up their culture, says Anna Donovan

8 Jun 2007

Cutting through the smoke

In the second of two articles Michael Salter and Chris Bryden consider the effects and other possible consequences of the Health Act 2006

8 Jun 2007

Life in crime

Delays in Parole Board hearings might breach Article 5 ECHR and result in compensation claims, says David Rhodes