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The gift that keeps on giving

By all means give unwanted presents on Christmas Day, but take them back in the evening so that they can be delivered again in 364...

The boundaries of liability

A number of recent judgments have highlighted the unpredicable and fact-sensitive nature of cases concerning vicarious and occupiers' liability, writes Vijay Ganapathy

Burden of proof in licensing appeals

Jeremy Phillips considers whether a recent case has affected the courts' approach in licence reviews, as well as changes to the requirements for low-level lotteries

Customs enforcement on IP rights

Charlotte Wilding explains the effect of Regulation (EU) No. 608/2013 on the scope of IP rights covered by customs enforcement and the ability to seize...

What can we learn from the CMA report?

The recent report on the provision of legal services offers firms doing private client work a useful indication of the direction of travel, says John...

The way ahead for costs

Done properly, an electronic bill of costs can offer significant benefits to parties, judges, and lawyers alike, argues Iain Stark

New Year's resolutions for COLPs

Key priorities for compliance officers include preparing for the new data protection regulation and conducting an audit of their firm's training needs, advises Michelle Garlick

Reborn Manchester law centre more than a 'legal advice food bank'

Justice for all campaign group vows to continue fight against legal aid cuts