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One step back for no-fault divorce?

Divorce without blame would reduce the burden on the family courts and further the government's aim of more out-of-court dispute resolution, argues Helen Greenfield

The problems with letting agent fees

Tessa Shepperson looks more closely at the charges that tenants are being asked to pay and considers whether a total fee ban is the only fair option

A second chance for class actions

While the tools are now in place to bring collective proceedings in competition cases, the CAT will carefully examine any requests for certification, explains Marc Israel

Disclosure: Trustees, advisers, and data protection

Adam Carvalho and Richard McDermott discuss the implications of the decision in Dawson-Damer for trust law principles

Stop! Look both ways

Roger Cooper considers how liability can be determined in cases involving cyclists injured by a defect in the road or in a collision with a larger vehicle

The right way to manage

Sarah Heatley, James Noble, and Charlotte Ross discuss the right to manage, the risks involved in deeds of variation, and the reasonableness of recovery of repair costs

Don't forget 'people' risks

Michelle Garlick urges firms not to simply focus on technology when assessing their exposure to cyber threats such as email scams and ransomware

Costs budgeting versus detailed assessment

The appeal decision in Merrix provides certainty on costs management and a strong argument against fixed costs, writes Francis Kendall