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Poisoned chalice
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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
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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
CICA: it's criminal
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CICA: it's criminal

Under CICA, the injured citizen is still losing out on fair compensation. Ian Bailey calls for urgent reform
Life in crime
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Life in crime

R v Coutts: Anthony Metzer discusses jury directions and alternative counts
Caution to the wind
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Caution to the wind

Should your client accept a formal caution? Mark Conway considers the House of Lords' decision in Jones v Whalley
No prejudice
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No prejudice

Tim Akkouh and Emily Gillett discuss Bradford & Bingley v Rashid and 'without prejudice'
Blogging: the law
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Blogging: the law

Having established that blogging was good for your practice, Justin Patten examines the legal implications
Fast freeze
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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