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Kicking out the kick-backs

The Bribery Act was rushed through in the final days of the last Parliament. Now, solicitors should act equally quickly to ensure clients have adequate procedures to protect themselves from prosecution, says Nick Burkill

Supreme Court backs "strict approach" to compulsory purchase

The Supreme Court has decided, by a majority of four to three, that a “strict approach” should be taken to the rules allowing councils to make compulsory purchases.

Update: professional negligence

Victoria Brackett and Katie Papworth consider recent decisions on expert witness immunity, summary judgment in professional indemnity cases, termination of a retainer and the latest on limitation

Update: tax and trusts

David Bird reviews the latest developments in tax and estate planning, including negligible value claims for CGT, inheritance taxand agricultural property relief

As the dust settles

Thousands of British travellers were left out of pocket by the chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud. Craig Moore reviews the legal framework relating to financial and other redress

Transmission failure

A little-known clause in the CPR could have disastrous consequences for lawyers hoping to file last-minute court papers by fax, says Andrew Butler

Setting the stage

The long-awaited revised procedure for low-value RTA claims introduces staged payments for solicitors and should mean injured claimants are compensated more quickly. DJ Paul Mildred takes a closer look at the three stages of the process

Bring a lawyer

Recent cases have increased the right to legal representation for employees facing disciplinary proceedings. Sean Reynolds reports