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Property Focus | What is a flat? Evaluating Jafton Properties Limited

The Court of Appeal judgment in Jafton Properties Limited held that sub-let flats used 'as service apartments were commercial properties. Natasha Rees reports on the effects 'for tenants

Do law firms need one management board or two?

By Guy Vincent, Partner, Bircham Dyson Bell

Honestly speaking: The healing power of honest conversations

Mark Brandon and Jonathan Macfarlane explore how honest ?conversations can have a 'healing power' in professional relationships

Solicitor loses Supreme Court battle over office car park

Council can put up barriers blocking access without paying compensation

Rich pickings

Murdoch, divorce and prenups. Sarah Anticoni looks at how the situation would fare in England

Soldiers' Iraq damages claims can go ahead, Supreme Court rules

Combat immunity does not extend beyond 'actual or imminent armed conflict'

Winning fees: Alternative litigation funding in commercial cases

Tamar Halevy explores the likely practical impact of LASPO ?on alternative litigation funding in commercial cases

Legal aid cuts 'will drive out the best', Lord Neuberger warns

'Less legal aid means more unrepresented litigants and worse lawyers'