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Continuing competence: Between welcome flexibility and fear of red tape

Following an extensive canvassing of its readers, Solicitors Journal can reveal what firms really think about the new competence regime, and what steps they have...

Business and human rights: The UN's principles and OECD guidelines

Companies would be well-advised to adhere to future binding obligations on human rights standards, writes Miranda Rushton

Enforcing restrictive covenants in building schemes

Ascertaining the relevant area should be the first step for any applicant seeking to rely on a restrictive covenant in a building scheme, say Janet...

Landmark and GeoSmart enhance flood risk analysis

GeoSmart's 5m groundwater dataset will provide improved insight for property professionals and consultants

The Consumer Rights Act and higher education

Salima Mawji and Salise Dourmoush consider the practical value of consumer rights legislation for university students dissatisfied with the service provided by their institution

The time for self-regulation in sport has passed

Dr Gregory Ioannidis considers the failure of sports governing bodies to fairly apply the rules, maintain transparency in overall regulation, and prevent bribery and corruption

Online bargains: The disruptors disrupted

Manufacturers are responding to the growth of e-commerce with new distribution agreements that could be regarded as unlawful, suggests Jonathan Silverman

Public interest versus commercial prejudice

George Mackenzie discusses the high evidential thresholds for suppressing commercial information following a Freedom of Information request