Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Icing on the cupcake

Nigella Lawson has a pretty naff pet name for the group of personal staff and friends who enable her to be a successful working mother: 'Team Cupcake'.

First refusal

When is it unreasonable for a creditor to refuse an offer to secure debt? A recent case provides helpful guidance for both debtors and creditors, says Kathryn James

Speak no evil

Is the right to freedom of speech eroding the contempt of court rules? Paul Denham reports

The game's up

Ambush marketing strategies in high-profile sports tournaments are becoming more creative, but there are several remedies available to event sponsors, says Sarah Williams

Lynne Passmore considers the outlook for unmarried couples after Kernott, post-separation income, arrears under a maintenance pending suit order and whether a clean break is possible when a family business is involved

Update: housing

Giles Peaker reflects on what the new government means for the Tenants Services Authority, the private rental sector and assured shorthold tenancies, the continuing uncertainty over tenancy deposit schemes, and the public law defence

Brand new world

Consumers may not be tempted yet to buy legal services from the major high street brands, but is the profession doing enough to defend the solicitor brand? Jon Robins reports

Djanogly launches comprehensive review of family justice

The Ministry of Justice has launched a comprehensive review of the family justice system, including both public law and private law.

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