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Getting disclosure
Solicitors Journal

Getting disclosure

Coroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports
Poisoned chalice
Solicitors Journal

Poisoned chalice

Extending the 'polluter pays' principle to statutory successors of the original land owner could have dramatic implications for utilities, say Justine Thornton and Martin Edwards
Personal injury trusts
Solicitors Journal

Personal injury trusts

Personal injury trusts are the perfect solution for managing injury compensation awards for recipients of mean-tested benefits. Lynne Bradey explains
European briefing
Solicitors Journal

European briefing

The House of Lords' departure from the European Commission's economic analysis in Crehan in a cause for concern, says Paul Stanley NO
Personal injury update
Solicitors Journal

Personal injury update

Duty of care :: Occupiers liability :: Reinstatement of claims :: Employers' liability :: Contributory negligence :: Fatal Accidents Act :: Asbestos :: Limitation :: Daniel Easton and Saira Habib report
In possession
Solicitors Journal

In possession

Kelvin Rutledge and Genevieve Screeche-Powell report on new Court of Appeal guidance on applications for suspended possession orders
Not so fine
Solicitors Journal

Not so fine

New enforcement powers for the collection of fines threaten individual rights, says Alan Murdie
Fast freeze
Solicitors Journal

Fast freeze

Freezing orders are little use if not served on time, but who is liable when they go wrong? Andrew Howell and Lisa Collins reflect on Customs & Excise v Barclays