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Assets of a community value in a nutshell

The statutory jurisdiction relating to ACVs is new and there are a number of substantive, practical, and procedural points which are still in the course of being worked out. Simon Adamyk summarises the legislation and outlines the consequences of listing

Trouble with councillors

Jeremy Phillips discusses local authorities' abilities to deal with difficult councillors following the decision in Taylor

Recognising signs of risk

Whatever the appeal outcome, the Mishcon de Reya fraud case holds valuable lessons for firm's risk management strategies, advises Martina Hogg

Proper planning prevents proportionality pain

Lawyers cannot just follow their usual procedures without considering the prospect of a disproportionate outcome, explains Steven Davies

Rock 'n' roll networking

Solicitors should follow the example of Britain's musical icons if they want to be successful at networking, explains Douglas McPherson

Criminal histories and the boundaries of privacy

The recent case of CG illustrates clearly Facebook's liabilities where individuals publish online details of others' offences, writes Richard Easton

The case for compulsory public liability insurance

It is time to protect customers of public-facing businesses which both serve and profit from the public at large, argues Ross Whalley

Timeshare mis-selling and Abbott v RCI Europe

Following a recent victory for timeshare providers, David Partington suggests claimants attempting to challenge these arrangements have been fighting on the wrong battleground