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Update: agriculture

Michael Aubrey and Simon Blackburn review planning permission for polytunnels, the binding nature of a contract for the sale of bull semen, and imminent changes to the pesticides regulation

Adams to appeal to Europe after miscarriages of justice ruling

The Supreme Court has extended the category of people entitled to compensation following a miscarriage of justice, but not far enough to include Andrew Adams, who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1993 and released after 14 years.

Factory fit

Don't be fooled by the Supreme Court's common sense approach in Baker – trouble may yet be afoot, says Robert O'Leary

Regulatory sanctions against solicitors back on the rise

The number of solicitors with conditions on their practising certificates has risen 47 per cent over a year from 148 in the second quarter of 2010 to 218 at the end of the first quarter of 2011, according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's latest quarterly report.

Barristers to play full part in ABS firms

Barristers will be allowed to play a full part in ABS firms, the Bar Standards Board has announced.

Power house

With a judicial review against judicial review reform on the cards, Jamie Beagent states the case

Show your working

Costs budgeting may never be more than a minority sport, says Simon Gibbs

Update: immigration

Jane Coker discusses recent deportation cases that highlight the importance of the welfare and best interests of children