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Pretty vacant

With so many commercial properties lying empty because of the economic downturn, landlords should take advantage of the new, less formal 'meanwhile' leases, which are designed for short-term lettings, says Michael Fahy

Logging out

The increasing popularity of online networking sites raises important issues about what happens to an individual's digital legacy after their death, says Nicola Plant

Mother of all battles

Two recent decisions show that the courts are increasingly prepared to transfer residence to the father where mothers repeatedly block contact arrangements. Miranda Fisher and Ayla Dogruyol report

Communication, communication, communication

So, there ends yet another financial year. I find myself 12 months older, pretty exhausted and prone to inadvertent twitching if anyone mentions words such as target or bill.

Judges are not biased against Christianity, Laws LJ says

Lord Justice Laws has hit back at claims made by former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey that judges are ignorant of and biased against Christian beliefs.

Barristers to instruct solicitors under new business model

Barristers' chambers could instruct solicitors under the Bar Council's plans for new business structures.

Leather sofa victims win compensation

Around 1,650 people who suffered skin rashes, burns and other medical problems caused by a toxic chemical used by Chinese manufacturers of leather sofas are to receive compensation awards of between £1,250 and £10,000 following a claims handling agreement at the High Court this week.

APIL president attacks Lord Justice Jackson's "political" solutions

The new president of APIL, Muiris Lyons, has launched a stinging attack on Lord Justice Jackson's report on civil litigation costs, describing some of his recommendations as “political, not legal solutions”.