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Can you be sued for defaming the dead?

Publishers, broadcasters, bloggers and tweeters should beware a European case that could potentially open up new areas of claim, says Tim Smith

Breach of POCA: a civil contempt for extradition

What would qualify a defendant to oppose being extradited under the decision in R v O'Brien, ask Colin Wells and Simon Rose

Jersey focus | In good hands

With philanthropic opportunities aplenty, it's surprising that Jersey has to further raise its charitable profile, says Julian Hayden

Agriculture update

Helen Gough considers how horses and their various functions are treated under current planning law

Hindsight is not a wonderful thing in estate planning

Couples may snub a marriage certificate but they must write a will or risk losing property and assets, says Adam Draper

Turning over a new leaf for families and the justice system

Major changes could remedy many problems, but centralised administration may be impractical for separating parents involved in court proceedings, says Joanna Pratt

Zero hours: the prospect of work is tempting but is it a fair deal?

Parliament must consider how to respond to both the prevalence and reported vices of zero-hours contracts, while balancing business needs with proper protection for workers,...

Is this the end of 'Tesco law'?

The SRA's ABS vetting process could be called into question following news of the beleguered Co-op Group's losses, says Stuart Bushell