Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Update: residential property

Janet Armstrong-Fox bids farewell to HIPS and reviews the risk of losing the benefit of an easement, the new Consumer Code for Home Builders, developer delays and the rights of joint tenants

Keep on roaming

The decision to uphold EU legislation limiting mobile phone 'roaming' charges is a predictable but welcome outcome, says Paul Stanley NO

DNA tests are available for fathers who believe they may be victims of paternity fraud, but should practitioners always advise clients to get tested before making any financial arrangements? Sharon Smith reports

Cheap and cheerful

In costs disputes, mediation is not only cheaper and quicker than court assessments, it also provides a less hostile environment in which parties can effectively settle their differences, says William Gibson

The big event

The turbulent world of after-the-event insurance could be facing big changes if Jackson LJ's recommendations are implemented, but how will these affect the market and what can practitioners do amid the uncertainty? Matthew Amey reports

Trivial defamation claims must be discouraged, says Tugendhat

Seriousness must be central to a claim for libel, the High Court has ruled.

Prisoner loses breast cancer negligence appeal

Appeal judges have rejected a medical negligence claim by a prisoner who developed breast cancer in jail.

'Disabled' City lawyer wins right to pursue discrimination claim

A City lawyer that claims DLA Piper revoked her job offer because she suffered from depression has won leave to have her case heard for a second time.

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