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How secure is your security?

Charges can be set aside as transactions at an undervalue, but this can be avoided, say Eamonn Mcnamara and Michael Twomey

Calculating support

Child maintenance calculation will be fairer after Smith v Smith, but it's only half the battle, says Bradley Williams

Illegal cohabitants

A recent ruling could herald a radical change to the assessment of dependency claims by foreign nationals overstaying in Britain. Philip Noble reports

North-east: few lawyers but still growing

The North-east may have fewer lawyers than other regions, but, as Andrew Towler reports, the work is still flooding in

Tales from practice: Vive les avocats!

And did you have a good time?” “No,” I growled. “It was dreadful. Never take children on holiday with you.” It was only my vegetarian partner (who himself had had rather a good holiday) who dared to raise the subject again. Several hours later he emerged from my room vowing never again to ask anyone if they had had enjoyed their break.

Personal injury trusts

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

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

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