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No limits

The Lords' ruling in Sephton provides welcome clarification of limitation rules in negligence claims, say Nicholas Heaton and Toby Rouse

Death at work

Despite reduced fines for health and safety offences, judges are not getting softer on corporate bodies, says Gerard Forlin

Under review

Unsuccessful bidders should take greater advantage of opportunities offered by judicial review. Nigel Giffin QC and Jason Coppel explain how

DEBATE Carter: how will it affect your practice?

Lawyers from across the whole spectrum of the profession examine the ramifications of Lord Carter's proposals

DEBATE Carter: how will it affect your practice?

Lawyers from across the whole spectrum of the profession examine the ramifications of Lord Carter's proposals

Courting publicity

Government plans to boost confidence in family courts rely on more resources and the questionable premise that the press is interested in ordinary cases, Joanne Edwards and Mark Irving point out

Due diligence and Historic Buildings

Local authorities are sharpening their strategy to prosecute property owners for breach of planning regulations, including subsequent purchasers, warns Stephen Levrant

Restrictive covenants

Review partnership law and ditch Bridge v Deacons, says Daniel Isaac