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An end to estimates?
Solicitors Journal

An end to estimates?

The current system of costs estimates is not providing clients with the certainty they need, and is likely to become tougher, warns Howard Dean
Update: pensions
Solicitors Journal

Update: pensions

Alan Fowler reviews recent developments on Personal Accounts, provides a reminder about consultation, a warning for trustees, and an update on overseas schemes
Following procedure
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Following procedure

Paul Stanley reviews a recent decision on limitation periods and the duty to mitigate damages, plus cases on the public policy exception and children in care
Lessons in life
Solicitors Journal

Lessons in life

Practitioners are frustrated that it is becoming harder for children and parents to access legal advice in education disputes, as Jenny Ramage discovers
Update: consumer
Solicitors Journal

Update: consumer

Laurie Heizler considers the risks that online advertisers take with personal data and the privacy implications of 'behavioural advertising'
A sealed deal
Solicitors Journal

A sealed deal

The courts are reluctant to re-open financial settlements, so what are the options for spouses left out of pocket when asset values drop, asks Sarah Whitten
Child's play
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Child's play

The court's reaction against the 'cotton wool' culture in Orchard will make it difficult for schools to argue that children can be held negligent when playing in a designated play area, says Kris Lines
Proceeding with care
Solicitors Journal

Proceeding with care

The changing scope of cost recovery outside of court proceedings has important implications for legal defence insurers, says Jennette Newman