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Enforcing restrictive covenants in building schemes

Ascertaining the relevant area should be the first step for any applicant seeking to rely on a restrictive covenant in a building scheme, say Janet Bignell QC and Jamie Sutherland

Consumers 'confused' over cost of legal services, research finds

Forcing firms to publish price information will not help clients make informed choices, argues Law Society

Facts, not flannel

In 1997, SJ voiced concerns about Lord Irvine's proposals for legal aid reform

Landmark and GeoSmart enhance flood risk analysis

GeoSmart's 5m groundwater dataset will provide improved insight for property professionals and consultants

Clinical negligence lawyers back greater use of mediation

NHSLA sets November deadline for mediation procurement as it looks to end 'compensation culture'

Tribunal sounds warning over application of proposed suitability test

SDT reminds SRA of duty to act in public interest at times of reduced access to justice

Pardon or apology?

Statutory pardons for those convicted of outdated 'gross indecency' laws is a good start, but it does not close the book on the persecution of LGBT people, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Pressure mounts on MoJ

Ministry must overcome a challenging period and address its financial issues or risk further damage to its credibility