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Cinderella trusts

A&M trusts will disappear in April 2008. This may seem a long way away, but lawyers need to start reviewing their clients' investment options now, says Steven Heller

Update: agriculture

William Barr looks at inheritance tax and agricultural property relief after Antrobus 2, and McKenna

Planning after Barker

David Brock and Caroline Moreton offer advice to local authorities and developers caught up in the uncertainty created by Barker

Work in progress

Employment Act 2002: Cedric de Lisser warns of unforeseen hazards

Update: wills & trusts

Catherine McAleavey and Catherine Sanders discuss Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, severance of joint tenancy by will, contract to make a will, capacity for severance of joint tenancy, Finance Act 2006 changes, trustee exemption clauses and Re Hastings-Bass

After the event

Are staged ATE insurance premiums a risky business? asks Amanda Shearer

Litigation tactics

Consent orders in civil cases; Monty Trent explains how to avoid some common pitfalls

Companies Act 2006 (3)

In the final article in the series on the Companies Act 2006, Robin Hollington QC, Tim Akkouh and Emily Gillett discuss the new provisions concerning auditors' liability, reporting obligations, electronic communications and the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers