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Update : housing
Solicitors Journal

Update : housing

Rebecca Cattermole reviews the latest homelessness appeals, plus cases relating to the right to buy, variation of tenancy terms and committal
Demanding times
Solicitors Journal

Demanding times

As the credit crunch bites harder,and recession looms large, what can we expect the insolvency landscape to look like over the next six months? asks Kathryn Tait
A fresh approach
Solicitors Journal

A fresh approach

Lowering the age of criminal responsibility can reduce young people's opportunities and undermine any prospect of rehabilitation, argues Lucy Corrin
Force their hands
Solicitors Journal

Force their hands

The Forced Marriage Act is seen as a potential minefield for many solicitors, but it is also a much-needed step in the right direction, says Cris McCurley
London : Keep your chin up
Solicitors Journal

London : Keep your chin up

Surviving the liquidity crisis is all about sound management and continuing to provide quality advice, and firms following that old recipe should be able to survive the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the mood in smaller and medium size firms in London
Difficult decisions
Solicitors Journal

Difficult decisions

Lasting Powers of Attorney have not lived up to their expectations, and effective solutions could be a long way off, says Martin Terrell
A taxing dilemma
Solicitors Journal

A taxing dilemma

The pre-owned asset tax is governed by complex legislation leaving individuals with difficult decisions to make, explains Anthony Macey