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Proprietary estoppel is experiencing something of a revival

David Kirwan ponders the reasons behind a recent increase in proprietary estoppel cases

No such thing as an 'ordinary homeless person'

Matt Hutchings discusses the Supreme Court's interpretation of vulnerability in Hotak, Kanu and Johnson

Solicitor stride

Perhaps the sun has got to me, but following the London Legal Walk on Monday, I have been walking with an extra spring in my step.

Five things a managing partner should (almost) never do

By Julious P. Smith Jr, Chair Emeritus, Williams Mullen

High Court quashes council's discriminatory Catholic school transport policy

Swansea City Council defended its policy by saying those children affected were 'statistically insignificant'

Cobwebs and skeletons: Cast light on your law firm's real culture

Firms that audit their cultures are best placed to recruit and retain the best legal talent, say Stephen Gould, Stephen Lucas and Russell Davis

Gove's guilty past

The past will always come back to haunt you. That is a lesson Michael Gove will surely be considering this week as questions are asked about his suitability to hold the ancient office of Lord Chancellor.

Crowdfunding for justice takes multinational oil companies to court

Kickstart of the legal world aims to promote access to justice amid severe cuts to legal aid