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Poisoned chalice

Extending the 'polluter pays' principle to statutory successors of the original land owner could have dramatic implications for utilities, say Justine Thornton and Martin Edwards

In possession

Kelvin Rutledge and Genevieve Screeche-Powell report on new Court of Appeal guidance on applications for suspended possession orders

Not so fine

New enforcement powers for the collection of fines threaten individual rights, says Alan Murdie

Blogging: the law

Having established that blogging was good for your practice, Justin Patten examines the legal implications

Leave lawyers in

Rehabilitation is good, but it must not be used in sly attempts to save on legal costs, says Tony Goff

Solomon's judgment

The Official Solicitor's costs in representing a patient's best interests can be significant. Claire Bentley and Tracey Lucas review the 'usual order' for contributions

Feeling aggrieved

Do aggrieved employees have to follow a specific procedure for their claims? Esther Morris reports

Insolvency update

Legislation updateCross-border co-operationBanker's dutyReceiving ordersDirectors' disqualification