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Change in the 'private rented sector

New legislation is a welcome attempt to deal with problems that have been affecting the private rented sector for years, but does it go far...

Setting aside 'unconscionable bargains

A recent case has provided guidance on whether legal advice is the ultimate shield in circumstances where a property sale is challenged, writes Morayo Fagborun...

Operation Tuleta: 'Justice delayed and denied

Amjid Jabbar discusses the collapse of the high-profile hacking trial and

How your people dictate 'your future direction

Hiring staff who will fit into the model you want your business to follow is critical to sustaining growth, believes Viv Williams

Due diligence in 'mergers and acquisitions

For sellers, a thorough disclosure exercise will deal with any issues at the source and is the best way to avoid a claim, explains Ian...

Geographical indicators: 'There may be trouble ahead

Proposals to extend the geographical indication system to non-agricultural products could further distort competition, explains Michael Edenborough QC

Lost in translation

The holistic approach required when ensuring that an international client's assets are correctly bequeathed leaves little room for error, cautions Sarah Sarwar

Fair is foul and foul is fair?

The Supreme Court's tackling of the law on contractual penalties will have businesses revisiting their liquidated damages clauses, explains Theo Barclay