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More than words

The Criminal Justice Act has been incorrectly worded and those eligible for compensation following wrongful imprisonment are being denied their rights, says Richard Emery

Won't get fooled again?

HMRC's new scheme to encourage taxpayers to declare offshore income may sound very similar to the last one, but the risks are higher this time around and it is best to come forward now, says Noshir J Avari

What's wrong with the warrant?

John Bechelet explains the search warrant process and what happens when the police get it wrong

Update: IT/IP

Susan Singleton discusses the current consultation on the new block exemptions, the revised policy on import of counterfeit goods, the eBay illegal products judgment, anonymous bloggers, and higher fines for copyright infringement

All wrapped up

Charities failing to seek advice before using their property holdings as security risk having the transaction declared void, says Jane Lonergan

Stretching it

The effects of the recession on the property market have created challenges for the courts, says DJ Julie Exton

Yorkshire: the proof will be in the pudding

The downturn has prompted Yorkshire firms to choose between continuing as they are and expanding, but they are equally concerned with how they will survive when the economy starts to improve. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Loud and clear

Lawyers must make sure they communicate with clients clearly to avoid any misunderstandings and explain all the options, even if there is a risk the advice will make them unpopular, says Anne-Marie Morgan-Barrett