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The government's mediation plans haven't been thought out

In its haste to channel disputes through mediation and control the process centrally the government is killing off successful local schemes and jeopardising its own objective, says Jeremy Ferguson

Is this the end of constructive trusts in commercial cases?

The law on constructive trusts has been developed over the years to help cohabiting couples. Claire Stewart reviews the impact of the changes in the commercial world

Arbitration is a worthy alternative to court

Family lawyers must embrace this fairer, more flexible and potentially cheaper option, says Marilyn Stowe

A place in the sun

Jonathan Eshkeri considers the administration of an ?estate in Spain

The curious case of the Bishop and the Chinese vase

Elizabeth Field investigates the importance of up-to-date valuations of personal chattels

Setting standards

The administration of an estate demands intrinsic best practice, believes Kasia Oberc

The 58th update of the CPR: a radical step in civil litigation

As the County Court Money Claims Centre prepares to open its doors next week, DJ Harold Godwin explains how the centre will carry out its work

Commercial property update

Magnus Hassett, Laura Williamson and Katherine Ekers consider the implications of the dilapidations protocol, break clauses, business rates relief and the meaning of 'unreasonable withholding of consent' in leases