20 Jul 2007Update: local governmentChristopher Baker considers the new model code of conduct for members, bias and pre-determination, and negligence liability and human rights
13 Jul 2007Penalties on car rental agreementsMark Pawlowski considers a recent ruling on the distinction between penalties and liquidated damages in the context of a car hire agreement
13 Jul 2007Signposting your intent to the publicGodmanchester is a clear reminder that communicating unambiguous intention is key to denying right of way, writes J.J.Pearlman
13 Jul 2007A shock to the systemVictoria Handley discusses the implications of acoustic shock: what is it, what is the legal position and what steps can be taken to protect workers?
6 Jul 2007It's not all fair in love and warThe House of Lords in Hello! v OK! has stretched the rules on breach of confidence to an extent yet to be assessed, say Dan Tench and Ashley Hurst
29 Jun 2007Changing a guilty pleaRevitt v DPP confirms that a guilty plea is an appropriate process in English law and that the ECHR in no way affects this, says Anthony Ostrin
22 Jun 2007Update: libel and privacyRod Dadak reviews the latest case on libel and responsible journalism, internet defamation, privacy, reputation and freedom of expression
22 Jun 2007Higher standardsMany of the rules in the recently issued Solicitors' Regulation Authority new code of conduct for solictors are based on well-known principles but they take a more direct approach. David Barton explains.