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There's a right way – and a wrong way – to draft a notice

Simple errors often result in section 21 applications being returned; District Judge Heather Johns explains how solicitors can avoid these mistakes and the ensuing delays

Bad law and bad decisions

Wayne Clark and Ciara Fairley discuss the criticisms aimed at the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 and the judgment in EMI Group Ltd

Planning post Brexit

Julian Boswall and Alex Minhinick consider how the UK's withdrawal from the EU may affect planning policy, as well as two significant domestic judgments

Challenging the EU Referendum Act

Saara Idelbi reflects on the judicial review brought by Britons abroad over their right to vote in the EU referendum

Sustainable drainage: A tightening regime requiring duty of care

GeoSmart Information explains why understanding the site drainage conditions and options for SuDS is essential for solicitors advising developers and landowners

The worsening work stress pandemic

Just as stress spreads like a contagion, so can wellbeing and resilience, as long as firms take the right steps to foster them, writes Dr...

Building a brand

Firms seeking to retain fee earners and secure clients need to look beyond restrictive covenants and focus on developing a strong brand to create loyalty...

Complaints handling in the 'named and shamed' era

Resolving a complaint internally avoids the uncertainty of an LeO reference, exposure to a fixed fee, and reputational damage, advise James Holman and Helen Littlewood