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Seeing the light

The Court of Appeal's decision in Regan is a reminder to developers that the courts are prepared to fully enforce rights to light, say Stephen Bickford-Smith and Keith Shaw

Online shopping

As Christmas looms and online shoppers flex their credit cards, Nigel Miller warns e-traders to avoid non-compliance with distance selling rules

Update: repairs

Milton McIntosh discusses obligation to repair, drafting issues, damages, service charge and break clauses

Star performers

A successful litigation department is not one that has the highest billable hours, says David Higham

Time really is money

The increasing obsession with accurate time recording is threatening the excellence of the profession, says DJ Terence John

Natural Act (2)

In his second article on the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006, James Pavey analyses how new provisions on wildlife protection, Sites of Special Interest and National Parks will affect landowners, farmers, and the planning process

Update: trusts

Finance Act 2006 changesInter vivos trusts Trusts IPDIsBereaved minors18-25 trustsTransitional provisionsLife policiesCGT and modernisationSettlor interested trustTrustee residence By Catherine Sanders

Free range

New agricultural tenancies rules should help farmers compete more efficiently, says William Batstone