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Standard of proof

A firm's appeal to the SDT against an SRA decision raises the question of the standard of proof to be used in disciplinary matters, says...

Don't be all things to all men

Firms can easily make advertising more cost effective by targeting specific sectors, explains Douglas McPherson

Inside look

The CJEU's decision on 'inside information' is unsurprising, but requires a more detailed explanation than that provided by the court, says Paul Stanley QC

Matter of principle

Has the Welwyn Hatfield principle survived the introduction of planning enforcement orders in cases where a breach of planning control has been deliberately concealed, asks...

Learning lessons from Wolf Hall

Mark Lucas looks at the new laws and developments relating to public contracts and considers how the law has changed since Thomas Cromwell's time

Following procedure

Ryan Clement reviews recent employment cases concerning procedure, including costs and leave to amend a claim, and disability discrimination

The role of the superyacht lawyer

Mark Needham explains some of the legal challenges involved in the ownership and operation of luxury yachts

Taylor Swift registers own 'adult' web URLs

'Prevention better than cure' as lawyers advise ownership could avoid high-profile legal action to recover web addresses from third parties