Jean-Yves Gilg

Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Articles

Illegal cohabitants
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Illegal cohabitants

A recent ruling could herald a radical change to the assessment of dependency claims by foreign nationals overstaying in Britain. Philip Noble reports
Personal injury trusts
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Personal injury trusts

Personal injury trusts are the perfect solution for managing injury compensation awards for recipients of mean-tested benefits. Lynne Bradey explains
Poisoned chalice
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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
Getting disclosure
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Getting disclosure

Coroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports
CICA: it's criminal
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CICA: it's criminal

Under CICA, the injured citizen is still losing out on fair compensation. Ian Bailey calls for urgent reform
Life in crime
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Life in crime

R v Coutts: Anthony Metzer discusses jury directions and alternative counts
Caution to the wind
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Caution to the wind

Should your client accept a formal caution? Mark Conway considers the House of Lords' decision in Jones v Whalley
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