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ABS kick-off

Stuart Bushell launches our new ABS advent calendar

Hard knocks

Compensation culture is a myth that Lord Young's vague and ill-considered report will only perpetuate, says Alexandra Lush

Freedom fighters

As another can of worms opens in the world of legal expenses insurance, Mark Lee ponders the effects on a policyholder's power to choose their own solicitor

The big bang

With the timebomb now officially ticking for ABS D-Day, Richard Cohen takes a look at what strategies are emerging

Update: residential property

Janet Armstrong-Fox discusses preventing a sub-sale, the increase in the annual rent threshold for assured shorthold tenancies, a change to Land Registry policy on identification evidence, and the wording of contracts

Update: local government

Peter Hill reviews the coalition's draft structural reform plan, localism bill and drive towards transparency, public procurement regulation breaches, and council surveillance powers

Sweet talking

The 'strong and simple' Equality Act is finally in force – but does it live up to its promises? Jennifer Jones investigates

A higher power

The Pope's whirlwind tour of Britain has left monumental legal questions in its wake, writes Fudia Smartt