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EU briefing | Reframing the European court's jurisdiction

The Luxembourg court will not get involved in the resolution of hypothetical or frivolous cases, but better still it should make clear its jurisdiction depends...

Workshop: Public law: cross-examination in judicial review proceedings

As an exceptional step in judicial review proceedings, an application for cross-examination must show it is necessary 'for the claim to be determined fairly and...

The developing scope of constructive 'common intention' trusts

The courts have been wary of allowing litigants in property disputes'to import the principles set out in Jones in respect of cohabitation but 'already there...

Complaints | Taking a common sense approach

Handling complaints is largely a matter of common sense 'but a systematic approach will help minimise the risk, 'says Michelle Garlick

Regulatory watch | Are solicitors still members of a profession?

David Morgan

Striking out exaggerated claims

By allowing a claimant who lied about the extent of his injuries to keep the damages ?he was awarded for the genuine element of his...

Update | Consumer: credit ratings agencies' duty of care

Bryan Nott assesses the extent to which credit ratings agencies owe a duty of care 'to consumers and other cases involving individuals with credit difficulties

Heaven sent: Scottish cohabitation law

Cohabitation and death – the perfect bedfellows? Karen Stewart considers the position in Scotland