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Local authorities: The duty to reconsider re-visited

When is a change of circumstance material to a local authority's duty to reconsider an earlier decision, asks Simon Bird QC

Under threat: fighting off intellectual property litigation bullies

Simon Miles considers the changes to the law on unjustified threats introduced by the Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017

Changes to the liability landscape

Nick Bird and Laura Stocks consider the impact on solicitors of a number of recent decisions, including a Supreme Court case revisiting SAAMCo

The new pre-charge bail regime

Claire Hegarty and Irene McMillan discuss the changes, particularly in relation to bail, made to PACE and a recent case on the necessity of arrest

Not in accordance with the local plan

Alec Samuels considers the relevant material considerations justifying a departure from the local plan

Community Land Trusts

Alec Samuels discusses the creation of community-led, community-controlled affordable housing

Digitalised legal services: challenge or opportunity?

The legal profession must learn from the mistakes of others and embrace technology where it helps clients the most, argues Lisa Davies

Shiner judgment holds a stark message for solicitors

The duty to disclose evidential issues affecting a client's case is onerous, but solicitors engaging in public law litigation must be aware of it, warns...