Branching outThe SRA's review of the insurance market may be disappointing but there are steps firms can take to make them more insurable, says Susanna Heley
Gimme shelterMeyric Lewis examines the ins and outs of protective costs orders in environmental judicial reviews
Hitting homeWith greater demand for private rented accommodation and few tenants taking independent legal advice, it is time to start regulating letting agents, argues Andrew Lugger
Get out clauseIncreased investment is key to rectifying the widespread violation of prisoners' release rights, says Philip Rule
Act localBy shifting power to local communities, the much-trailed localism bill could end up causing greater planning headaches, says David Merson
Opening optionsBefore sentencing a mother to prison judges should give greater consideration to her children's needs, says Rona Epstein
School's outHubert Picarda gives his take on 2010's key charity cases and looks ahead to what 2011 has in store for the chastised Charity Commission
