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Cost control

Cost orders against third parties are becoming more widely available, as Daniel Kidd explains

Battle green

The House of Lords has reversed the Court of Appeal ruling in the Oxfordshire CC v Oxford City Council village green case. Charles Mynors discusses...

Skeleton arguments

Skeleton arguments are gaining such popularity that their drafting has become an essential skill, says Paul Newman

International conflicts

Joshua Munro unravels the principles governing jurisdiction and applicable law in EU member states

Bill on wills

Owen Clutton reports on welcome changes to the Finance Bill concerning taxation of trusts and wills

Wills and probate update

Catherine McAleavey reviews the latest cases on probate by LLPs, lost wills, testamentory capacity, and HMRC guidance

Charity ends at home

Has X v A changed the principles established by Clore 40 years ago? Nicholas Le Poidevin reports

Be prepared

Law firms need to get into training to tackle the changes facing the profession. Andrew Towler reports