Commercial

Articles

12 May 2009

Challenging times

New business structures and threatened cuts in fees leave publicly funded barristers facing some difficult questions, says Desmond Browne QC

12 May 2009

Blowing their cover

Peter Tyldesley is looking forward to the Law Commission's much-needed proposals for the reform of insurance contract law

5 May 2009

Update: consumer

Laurie Heizler considers the risks that online advertisers take with personal data and the privacy implications of 'behavioural advertising'

5 May 2009

Update: pensions

Alan Fowler reviews recent developments on Personal Accounts, provides a reminder about consultation, a warning for trustees, and an update on overseas schemes

5 May 2009

An end to estimates?

The current system of costs estimates is not providing clients with the certainty they need, and is likely to become tougher, warns Howard Dean

28 Apr 2009

Update: employment

Sue Ashtiany reviews the latest cases on employment status and whether directors of failed companies are entitled to the same benefits as their employees, unfair dismissal claims and the 'Polkey' principle, and equal pay in the NHS

28 Apr 2009

Update: commercial property

Milton McIntosh considers recent decisions on reserved rights of entry, disputes over rent arrears and rent reviews, the legality of virtual assignments and the validity of break notices

28 Apr 2009

Striking a balance

The conflict between the need to comply with the new practice direction on pre-action conduct and the duty to serve clients' best interests could make efficient dispute resolution more difficult to achieve, says James Maton