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It does not need to cost the earth
Solicitors Journal

It does not need to cost the earth

The new Code of Practice has some innovative provisions on funding but it does not resolve all the cost-related issues, says Michael Bacon
A code that lacks strength
Solicitors Journal

A code that lacks strength

The reach of the new commercial lease code will be limited by the ability of landlords to opt out selectively, says John Martin
Taking limited control
Solicitors Journal

Taking limited control

The Tribunals, Courts & Enforcement Act has failed to create a single enforcement body as it was originally intended, says John Kruse
Update: immigration and asylum
Solicitors Journal

Update: immigration and asylum

Jane Coker reviews the latest immigration rule changes as well as cases on country guidance, asylum and human rights
Taxing transfers
Solicitors Journal

Taxing transfers

Tax rules on transfers made by a transferor who dies before the seven-year cut-off point should be relaxed, argues Helen Hobhouse