Update: wills, probate and trustsCatherine McAleavey on appointing replacement executors and joint accounts, with Catherine Sanders on possession and retiring trustees
Update: local governmentChristopher Baker considers the new model code of conduct for members, bias and pre-determination, and negligence liability and human rights
Penalties 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
Signposting your intent to the publicGodmanchester is a clear reminder that communicating unambiguous intention is key to denying right of way, writes J.J.Pearlman
A 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?
It'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
Changing 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
Update: libel and privacyRod Dadak reviews the latest case on libel and responsible journalism, internet defamation, privacy, reputation and freedom of expression