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Worlds apart
Solicitors Journal

Worlds apart

In light of the recent cuts to legal aid in the UK, Roger Smith examines the situation around the globe
Update: agriculture
Solicitors Journal

Update: agriculture

James Falkner and Amanda Tagg review recent cases involving agricultural estates, liability for economic and indirect loss, and compensation for loss arising from culling
Bail v gaol
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Bail v gaol

Practitioners should make full use of the new provisions relating to the sentencing credit available to “tagged” persons, which will save public money and could be offset against time spent in custody, say Colin Wells and Priya Malhotra
Keeping it in the family
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Keeping it in the family

Family investment companies are a viable alternative to trusts which allows greater control, efficiently protects assets, and further minimises tax liability, says Deborah Clark
No minor matter
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No minor matter

With more under 18s being granted tenancies as priority applicants, landlords seeking possession can face increasing difficulties, says Kerry Bretherton
Update: consumer
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Update: consumer

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

The court's reaction against the 'cotton wool' culture in Orchard will make it difficult for schools to argue that children can be held negligent when playing in a designated play area, says Kris Lines
New season, new HIPs
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New season, new HIPs

New HIP regulations, combined with important changes in local authority and personal search charges, are set to make this a seismic spring of change, says Andrew Lloyd