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Fields of gold

Is farmland a good investment? Chris Belcher considers the pros and cons for private clients

Zero tolerance

After the riots, several local authorities promised to evict those involved. Tilly Rubens examines whether they have the power

Louder than words

The Supreme Court's decision in Autoclenz means companies cannot simply rely on a written contract to determine employment status, says Snigdha Nag

Harvest festival

Now that there is guidance on how the Good Harvest decision should be applied, the position for parties entering into leases is clear, says Siobhan...

Work in progress

As we await the Supreme Court's judgment in Seldon, Suzanne McKie and Laura Bell consider how employers can currently justify a compulsory retirement age, and...

Myth busting

Simon Gibbs separates fact from fiction on guideline hourly rates

Advising a prospective company director

Practitioners should ensure prospective directors know their duties – and highlight the consequences of failing to meet them, say Jonathan Silverman and John Abbott

Update: pensions

With the pension pots of millions likely to be significantly reduced and fewer people than ever prepared for retirement, the future is looking bleak. Jennie...