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Don't count on holding on to your rent, landlords

The uncertain status of commercial tenants holding over the end of a lease has become somewhat more predictable following a Court of Appeal ruling, say Daniel Gatty and Caoimhe McKearney

Do more than just belong: ensure you participate

Ignoring a request for arbitration on the basis of a jurisdictional issue may prove expensive, says Thierry De Poerck

Primary obligation: contracts first, damages second

James Harrison considers a recent Court of Appeal decision which ruled a victory for equity over contract when seeking interim injunctions

A softer Mitchell touch?

Flexibility is an option in the courts where arrangements are accepted by both parties, says Eleanor Kilner

Cash on delivery: firms must not fear billing clients

For a profession used to arguing, and tackling sensitive and emotional issues, why does asking for payment seem so difficult, asks Tony Brown

How to agree on a reasonable extension

John Bramhall and Melissa Jones examine Lord Justice Jackson's ruling on extensions of time

Local government update

A lack of online activity presents a gaping hole in many authorities' operating capabilities, and lawyers must be watchful of the legal implications, says Peter Hill

Employment update

Ryan Clement discusses cases covering the test for remittal of proceedings, TUPE and employers' duty to inform, and reasonable adjustments required for disabled persons