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Commercial property update

Magnus Hassett, Laura Williamson and Katherine Ekers consider the implications of the dilapidations protocol, break clauses, business rates relief and the meaning of 'unreasonable withholding of consent' in leases

The 58th update of the CPR: a radical step in civil litigation

As the County Court Money Claims Centre prepares to open its doors next week, DJ Harold Godwin explains how the centre will carry out its work

Beware the brand

We have recently emerged from a rebranding exercise in the office. Overnight, a transformation occurred: from the replacement of letterhead paper and the launch of a new website to receiving a collectible umbrella in a choice of two colours (red or blue) branded mugs, pens, pencils, post-it notes and mouse mats. Each item is emblazoned with the BDB logo, predominantly in navy blue.

Council not under duty of care to girl injured in contractor's swimming lesson

Essex County Council did not owe a 'non-delegable' duty of care to a girl who almost drowned during a school swimming lesson run by a private contractor.

Lawyers' last push to get charity ad ban lifted

Animal Defenders International, the animal protection charity, edged closer to getting an advertising ban lifted after a hearing in the European Court of Human Rights yesterday, according to its lawyer.

Paying the price

Jim Diamond considers the spiralling legal costs in the private client world

Six of one

The government's response to the Norgrove Report is in danger of falling short, says Lisa Pepper

Supreme Court sanctions 'clear breach' of natural justice

The Supreme Court has admitted that it is sanctioning a “clear breach of the principles of natural justice” by allowing the Special Immigration Appeals Commission to impose an irrevocable non-disclosure order on the home secretary.