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Not so safe as houses

The judgment in Southern Pacific v Scott marks the end of the line for many tenants caught up in similar sale-and-rent-back mortgage litigation, explains Paul...

A balancing act

Have changes to the SRA's rules on residual balances made the process more straightforward, asks Daniel Edwards

Top tools to increase printing efficiency

Two simple systems can help firms lower printing costs, reduce waste and avoid security problems, explains Damian Blackburn

Getting costs budgets right (but wrong)

Being able to justify a budget is more important than getting the figures right, argues Jon Lord

A problem of their own making?

Jonathan Silverman considers whether the cost stops with the manufacturer, rather than the retailer, when it comes to liability for defective products

One consultation size does not fit all

Saara Idelbi discusses challenges over QASA, defeats for the Lord Chancellor and society's interaction with public policy decision-making

The tick tock of the PACE clock

Rachel Cook discusses proposals for limits on police/pre-charge bail, redressing the balance of ex-parte hearings and caution culture

A problem shared is a problem halved

When it comes to notifying your professional indemnity insurer of a claim against your firm, the clock is ticking, say Tom Pelham and Arran-Leigh Roberts