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Clarifying exclusive competence

It is no surprise to find the CJEU re-asserting a more aggressive approach to armonisation and the division of competences, writes Paul Stanley QC

Deserving or undeserving adult children?

Margaret Windram considers the Supreme Court decision on reasonable financial provision in Ilott v Blue Cross

Restrictive covenants indemnity insurance: Safety net or racket?

Andrew Cash and Catherine Stanbury consider the reality of a future owner's liability for their predecessor's breach of property restrictions

Brexit: A costly venture for victims of accidents abroad

Jennifer Lund considers the EU laws which UK citizens currently rely upon to pursue claims arising out of accidents on the continent

The duty to give reasons in planning decisions

When an application raises a great deal of public concern, the planning authority should make plain that its decision has a rational and justified basis, writes Adrienne Copithorne

Reviewing the law on sexual history evidence

Celia Marr and Jennifer Ross discuss proposals to re-examine section 41, a recent case on the defence of diminished responsibility, and new reforms to police powers

To block or not to block?

As the internet increasingly becomes the playground of choice for counterfeiters, a recent decision is a welcome development for brand owners, writes Salmah Ebrahim

Notes in the margin

Janet Bignell QC and Jamie Sutherland explain the court's approach to negligence claims against valuation surveyors