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Labour v Labour: The courts' resolution of political disputes

Theo Barclay recalls the recent political turmoil enveloping the Labour party, both in and out of court, and considers the lessons to learn from the rules of unincorporated associations

Charity launches crowdfund to challenge G4S helpline contract

Outsourcing giant would jeopardise critical advice services for vulnerable people, says Law Centres Network

A response to 'Additional SDLT and the mixed property'

Sean Randall further clarifies the new and complex rules on higher rates of SDLT and additional dwelling supplement for LBTT on purchases by individuals and companies

Up, up, and away

On a trip to France, Richard Barr experiences some of the joys of modern travel – and the perks of having a pilot for a son

SPAs: Are warranties also representations?

Debbie King discusses recent case law on share purchase agreements and the payment of dividends, as well as the introduction of confirmation statements

Waiting for Brexit

Wealth management practitioners will need to pay close attention to the implications of the Leave vote for the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive and to the outcome of the revised DOTAS consultation, write Victoria Mahon de Palacios and Sally Spicer

All change north of the border

Almost a year after the introduction of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Stephen Hill considers the transformation of the Scottish civil justice landscape

A beginner's guide to costs management

District Judge Marshall Phillips advises on the best approach to costs budgeting, including cooperating with the other party and ensuring compliance with the CPR