Jean-Yves Gilg

Editor, Solicitors Journal

Anti-file sharer firm denies "oppressive" tactics

A law firm that had targeted file sharers claiming they had unlawfully downloaded copyright-protected material has denied reports that its letters were "oppressive".

Lord Justice Wall in outspoken attack on social workers

Lord Justice Wall, who will replace Sir Mark Potter today as president of the Family Division, has launched an outspoken attack on social workers in...

Follow the instructions

The ruling that solicitors can stop acting for clients whose instructions are unrealistic should reassure practitioners concerned about unreasonable requests, says Mike Willis

Hidden threats

The recent decision that costs do not necessarily follow the event in cash forfeiture cases could operate like a Trojan horse against defendants in such...

Bridging the gap

Further harmonisation of the laws across different jurisdictions is needed to keep up with an increasingly globalised and mobile population, says Grant Howell

Update: planning

Jim Ryan and Craig Whelton review the new Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations, the Conservatives' proposals for the planning system, the Infrastructure Planning Commission, acting promptly...

Wood for the trees

The number of merely descriptive revisions brought in by the 51st CPR update masks the presence of a few more significant ones, says DJ Julie...

Fishy business

As I write this, it is now six hours since the general election was announced and I am already bored with the already overblown news...

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