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8 Dec 2006

Probate practice (1)

Taking steps to identify a client's chattels at the time a will is drafted can save executors a lot of trouble. In the first of a series of three articles, Ann Stanyer shares her 'best practice' tips

8 Dec 2006

SJ interview: Peter Hurst

It is 25 years since Peter Hurst was appointed a Taxing Master and he has been the Senior Costs Judge for 15 of those. He talks to Michael Bacon about development of cost litigation, the conditional fee regime and the 'postcode lottery'

1 Dec 2006

Practice trends: human rights

There is more to human rights than high profile terrorism cases, and still more potential to be unlocked in human rights arguments despite the courts' increasing reticence. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

1 Dec 2006

New strategies

Mark Riminton and Richard England explain how a new 'business' approach can unlock your firm's earning potential

1 Dec 2006

Polkey confusion

The EAT continues to muddy the unfair dismissal law waters, say Elliot Gold and Francis Davey

24 Nov 2006

Seeing the light

The Court of Appeal's decision in Regan is a reminder to developers that the courts are prepared to fully enforce rights to light, say Stephen Bickford-Smith and Keith Shaw

24 Nov 2006

Bouncing liability

The Licensing Act 2003 has seen an increase in security requirements for licensed premises. Stephanie Cope examines the implications for parties to personal injury actions involving door supervisors

17 Nov 2006

Rome III... or not

James Stewart examines the consequences for divorcing couples of Britain's withdrawal from the draft Rome III regulation