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Pre-action conduct in commercial disputes

The introduction of the pre-action protocol has significantly reduced the prospect of being 'ambushed' by proceedings in Northern Ireland, explains Amanda Wylie

The family law protocol 15 years on

With increasing numbers of family litigants in person, it remains a mystery to Tony Roe why the Law Society's family law protocol is not free...

Capacity, the golden rule, and execution of wills

Poole v Everall provides a stark reminder of the court's preferences when considering whether or not to affirm a will, write Emily Exton and Marina...

Leveson and the power of the press

By failing to follow the recommendations of the Leveson inquiry and launching tabloid attacks on the judiciary, the press is undermining the rule of law,...

Leasehold dreams and nightmares

Flats remain a fertile source of litigation whether in relation to the right to enfranchise or the interpretation of lease covenants, advises Glenda Ferneyhough

Going paperless and carefree?

The move to a paper-free office offers efficiency and convenience, but it also raises significant compliance issues surrounding the storage of data, advises Jennifer Parnell

A new age of reason?

Charles Forrest discusses recent cases concerning the duty of local planning authorities to give reasons for granting planning permission

Cyber insurance: A necessity for law firms

Jamie Monck-Mason sets out to de-mystify cyber insurance and demonstrate why solicitors should be buying it