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Update | Local government: public pensions, procurement, social care

Peter Hill reviews the new Public Service Pensions Bill, forthcoming changes to EU procurement rules, social care reform, and the scope of the equality duty

Update | Residential property: parking easements, insurance rent, basement excavation

Janet Armstrong-Fox explores the implications of recent cases on car parking easements, 'the strict requirements for the recovery of insurance rent and basement excavation in...

In it together: Property ownership for partnerships

Louis Baker discusses the key considerations in owning commercial property in a partnership or LLP

QOCS likely to be extended, Ramsey J says

Means testing would apply to areas other than personal injury

Working it out: divorce settlements

Does one size fit all in divorce settlements? Lauren Greenhalgh questions the logic of using a mathematical formula to divide assets

Council wins rights of way battle with off-roaders

Trail Riders' Fellowship failed to supply correct maps with applications

Update | Licensing: lap-dancing venues, rights of those with an interest in licensed premises, mystery shopping

Roy Light discusses the rules on appeals against refusal to license lap dancing venues, how the law protects the rights of those with an interest...

Mike Fleming is reminded of the Importance of Being Earnest as he considers HMRC's latest PR push