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Judicial review in austerity

Huw Williams considers the approaches of applicants and local authorities to judicial review, and the compatibility of codes of conduct for councillors with human rights

Social media misconduct

Although the EAT has not yet provided guidance on dealing with social media-related conduct issues, there are some elements of a recent decision that employers can learn from, writes Kevin Poulter

Hiked court fees: Confusion, waivers, opportunism

Chris Neale considers three instances within three months involving the newly hiked court fees

When is the decision to switch funding reasonable?

Sue Nash considers the outcomes of cases in which the claimant's solicitors changed from legal aid funding to a conditional fee agreement as LASPO came into force

FATCA: are you up to date?

As the global reach of FATCA becomes ever more real and invasive, Iain Younger provides a comprehensive summary and update on the legislation

Stop thinking and start doing

Instead of agonising over identifying your firm's unique selling point, invest the time and effort in the sources of work already open to you, advises Douglas McPherson

Turn a new leaf

There is no longer a great deal of time remaining to take advantage of one of the last remaining tax disclosure opportunities; act now

Erroneous decision making by officers of the law

Claire Hegarty and Irene McMillan discuss an ongoing consultation on PACE code E, judicial review of arrests, and an officer's execution of duties