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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...

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

Too little, too late

Jonathan Wheeler discusses limitation and consent in abuse compensation claims following the Court of Appeal decision in JL

In search of buried case management treasure

The key to the elusive successful case management system is to remember it is not a project but a philosophy, advises Martyn Wells

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...

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