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Getting without-notice non-molestation applications back on track

Solicitors have forgotten what is required of them when it comes to ex parte applications, believes District Judge Nigel Law

Take action on trusts before changes to IHT

Draft legislation is expected with a December Autumn Statement, so allow time for changes to be made and backdated, says John D Bunker

Landlord and tenant update

The housing market is in crisis, but changing the law will only go some way towards solving the problem, says Tessa Shepperson

Arsenal seek High Court review on the number of summer concerts at Emirates Stadium

Islington council and planning inspector argue that there was no error in decision making process and the correct approach was followed

Charity law update

Sarah Clune considers the impact of significant changes to lobbying guidance, tax avoidance, conflicts of interests and human rights in the charity sector

Make your voice heard

Solicitors owe it to both clients and society to involve themselves in the law-making process, no matter how futile it seems, says Kate Davies

Ex-husband facing prison sentence for non-payment of divorce settlement

Judge hears of 'false' claims of impoverishment designed to mislead the court

Formula 1 team faces legal action following staff dismissal

Caterham team accused of running 'roughshod' and unfairly dismissing its employees