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27 Oct 2015

When does interest on unpaid legal costs start to run?

A recent judgment from Mr Justice Leggatt provides welcome clarity following conflicting decisions, says Francis Kendall

27 Oct 2015

To frack or not to frack?

As public awareness of fracking is rising, James Noble offers guidance to practitioners on identifying and advising on the potential risks for property owners

27 Oct 2015

Arnold v Britton and commercial common sense

John de Waal QC assesses the courts' approach to interpreting the language of contracts which provide for fixed service charges

27 Oct 2015

EU citizenship: The CJEU retreats

Political pressure in some EU member states appears to be influencing the meaning ?of EU citizenship more than the existing case law, believes Denis Edwards

27 Oct 2015

Forward strides made in legacy giving campaign

Minister for culture: 'Legacy giving is fundamental to the future of the cultural sector'

27 Oct 2015

Solicitors remain first choice for wills

The number of solicitors being instructed to draft wills increases while DIY wills also on the rise

27 Oct 2015

Keeping the property department on its toes

Tracey Calvert provides risk management advice on money laundering and other hot spots in the property world

27 Oct 2015

Avoiding residual balances

Simon Sheppard outlines the steps solicitors can take to tighten up their systems