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Update: company

Simon Graham explores the complexities surrounding the personal liability of company directors

Update: personal injury

Scout blackouts, nightclub bust-ups and asbestos mysteries have all helped to shape the latest case law, reports Vijay Ganapathy

Waste paper

Throwing out rubbish is like flushing the loo. Everything disappears never to be seen again – at least not until the fox pays a visit.

Leak house

When you're faced with the biggest intelligence leak in history, where do you start? Jean-Yves Gilg taps up The Guardian's in-house counsel Gill Phillips for her take on the WikiLeaks phenomenon

High street reaches 'tipping point' on road to the ABS revolution

The legal services sector has reached “a tipping point” on the road to ABSs, a leading high street lawyer has said.

Firm not entitled to fees after 'sacking' client

A firm which refused to continue acting for a client in a row over fees must repay the entire amount plus VAT, the High Court has ruled.

High street reaches 'tipping point' on road to the ABS revolution

The legal services sector has reached “a tipping point” on the road to ABSs, a leading high street lawyer has said.

Pickles prevails in judicial review of planning policy

Developer Cala Homes has failed to overturn a planning statement sent by communities secretary Eric Pickles to local authorities, requiring them to take into account the government's commitment to abolish the regional planning strategies.