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Unjust enrichment: strict liability for trust property

Recent cases in the English and Commonwealth courts herald a radical change to the conditions for liability and for unjust enrichment, says Henry Webb

Renewing insurance

In anticipation of solicitors' professional indemnity insurance later this year, Michael J Wilson reviews the main issues

Ordeal by water and fire

Rylands v Fletcher, which extended the law of nuisance, remains very much alive in cases of fire on premises, says Stephen Bickford-Smith

Update: libel and privacy

Rod Dadak reviews the latest case on libel and responsible journalism, internet defamation, privacy, reputation and freedom of expression

Civil litigation brief

Gordon Exall considers the law relating to unless” orders in civil proceedings

Put on the best performance

What's the story with Energy Performance Certificates? Matthew Culnane provides some much-needed answers

An energy efficient future

Despite teething problems, energy performance certificates will become a critical element of modern days' property ownership, predicts Sandra Banks

Blow down a storm of protest

So-called 'green' energy generation methods, such as wind power may in turn create its own form of pollution. Andy McKenzie explains