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Beware the brand

We have recently emerged from a rebranding exercise in the office. Overnight, a transformation occurred: from the replacement of letterhead paper and the launch of a new website to receiving a collectible umbrella in a choice of two colours (red or blue) branded mugs, pens, pencils, post-it notes and mouse mats. Each item is emblazoned with the BDB logo, predominantly in navy blue.

Council not under duty of care to girl injured in contractor's swimming lesson

Essex County Council did not owe a 'non-delegable' duty of care to a girl who almost drowned during a school swimming lesson run by a private contractor.

Lawyers' last push to get charity ad ban lifted

Animal Defenders International, the animal protection charity, edged closer to getting an advertising ban lifted after a hearing in the European Court of Human Rights yesterday, according to its lawyer.

Paying the price

Jim Diamond considers the spiralling legal costs in the private client world

Six of one

The government's response to the Norgrove Report is in danger of falling short, says Lisa Pepper

Supreme Court sanctions 'clear breach' of natural justice

The Supreme Court has admitted that it is sanctioning a “clear breach of the principles of natural justice” by allowing the Special Immigration Appeals Commission to impose an irrevocable non-disclosure order on the home secretary.

'Legacy of inaccurate data' to blame for mySRA delays

The SRA has blamed a “legacy of inaccurate data” in its latest explanation for the series of delays that have blighted the launch of its mySRA online renewal system.

Council wins costs recovery order for remedial work to historic Brunel building

Swindon Borough Council has secured a costs recovery order against the owner of a historic Brunel building, paving the way for the preservation and redevelopment of the site.