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Stretching it

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

All wrapped up

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

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

What's wrong with the warrant?

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

Too little, too late

Proposed changes seeking to limit the extent of owners' liability under the Animals Act are unnecessary as the courts have already set high standards for claimants, say Michael McNally and Giles Mooney

Learning from experience

Parliament should look at the cohabitation regime in Scotland to bring greater certainty for unmarried couples in England and Wales, says Leonie Burke

No doubt

Employers should avoid ambiguity in their medical questionnaires to ensure they recruit staff who are able to effectively perform their roles, says Sarah Jane Turcan

Take two

The court may allow fresh evidence on appeal, but where it was admissable at trial it will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, says Benjamin Newton