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The proposal for a new absolute ground for possession is misjudged

Contrary to government assurances, the new absolute ground for possession in anti-social behaviour cases is likely to result in an unjustified rise in evictions, says Sam Madge-Wyld

Appeal judges not convinced that sex shop ruling will damage SRA

European directive could have 'serious and adverse implications' for regulators

Business tenancies and the Equality Act

Simon Butler and William East consider the scope of ?public duty in respect to commercial property acquired by local authorities and the duty they owe to minorities

Workshop: But do I need permission anyway?

Charles Mynors examines listed building consent and asks when your client really needs permission

Bar Focus | Room at the top?

Gregory Jones QC and Ned Westaway discuss the HS2 case and other recent developments in the strategic environmental assessment of plans and programmes

A brighter future

While we await updates to the law on rights to light, Kevin Richardson looks at the ways to mitigate the risk of claims now

Workshop: Mediation could be another way in compensation cases

Compensation cases are a great example of the kind of litigation that could be replaced with mediation, argues Craig Howell Williams QC

Update | Planning: government initiatives

Julian Boswall and Craig Whelton look at the various government initiatives rolled out in the past year to foster economic growth through the planning system