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That proposed new basement: Does it require planning permission?

Alec Samuels considers whether the construction of a basement is a development or an engineering operation, and what form of planning law applies

Security of tenure in almshouse accommodation

Amy Sevier considers recent cases on the reasonableness of service charges, implied terms in contracts, and who should take on the costs of replacement fire doors

How will the GDPR affect schools and universities?

Educational institutions will need to be increasingly diligent about how they use and process students' personal information, explain Salima Mawji and Salise Dourmoush

The 'elegant way' of the constitution

The Miller judgment should be remembered for marking the recognition by the UK courts of the systematic nature of the constitution, writes Pavlos Eleftheriadis

Getting the most out of coffee meetings

Rather than trying to sell to clients, create a conversation and let opportunities arise organically, advises Douglas McPherson

Breaking down barriers

Practitioners should encourage employers to think beyond typical reasonable adjustments to ensure they meet their obligations to disabled employees, urges Karen Jackson

Cohabitants and pensions – jointly and severally

While the immediate significance of Brewster is limited, it once more shines a light on the differences in law between married and cohabiting couples, explains Shlomit Glaser

There's still life in the PI sector

Despite government reforms waiting to strike, Ed Fletcher is confident his firm can ride out the approaching storm thanks to its niche specialities, investment in technology, and a passion for helping the seriously injured, writes John van der Luit-Drummond