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The power of six

As a raft of eco-powers are given the green light, lawyers need to brush up on the new regulations, say Simon Stuttaford and Michael Barlow

VAT rise dominates budget

VAT will rise from 17.5 to 20 per cent from 4 January 2011, the chancellor George Osborne has announced during his first budget speech this afternoon.

Cheap and cheerful

In costs disputes, mediation is not only cheaper and quicker than court assessments, it also provides a less hostile environment in which parties can effectively settle their differences, says William Gibson

Who's your daddy?

DNA tests are available for fathers who believe they may be victims of paternity fraud, but should practitioners always advise clients to get tested before making any financial arrangements? Sharon Smith reports

Silent partner

Partners share discrimination rights with employees, warns Michelle Chance, and firms that ignore this risk high legal costs, reputational damage and even losing their most talented performers

Cohabitation appeal ruling prompts new calls for law review

Judges hearing cohabitation claims over a former couple's home should only depart from the principle of equal interests where there is a clear indication of joint shared intentions to the contrary, the Court of Appeal has held in a 2-1 majority ruling.

Cutting a fine line

The Court of Appeal's latest approach to solicitors' duties highlights the need for practitioners to exercise caution when advising clients, say Laura Taylor and Peter Maguire

Airline spurns CoA litigation warning

British Airways has snubbed criticism from top judges, admitting it wants to push ahead with full legal action against the union.