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Spending rights

The Consumer Credit Act 2006 saw a major overhaul of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 through commencement orders, says Richard Lawson

Civil litigation brief

Gordon Exall continues his examination of the new Part 36 rules, which come into force in April

EU health

Jane Bennett reports on provision of healthcare for persons from accession states

Practice trends: housing law

Homelessness, vulnerability and ASBOs: Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the issues shaping housing law

Cinderella trusts

A&M trusts will disappear in April 2008. This may seem a long way away, but lawyers need to start reviewing their clients' investment options now, says Steven Heller

Miracle cure?

The sleeping pill Zolpidem has recently been used with some success to revive patients in a permanent vegetative state. Laura Davidson asks where that leaves medical welfare declaratory applications for these patients

Showing interest

A little known form for social enterprise: Rosie Parr discusses the community interest company (CIC)

Employers' liability

Recent County Court decisions suggest that employees will be expected to take greater responsibility for their own actions, says Marise Gellert