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New thinking

This week Solicitors Journal has published Closing the Justice Gap, a collection of essays focused on improving access to justice. Jon Robins reports on the book's positive contribution to the debate

Pillar of strength

Mediation has proved to be an effective and cheaper alternative to litigation, but only if it is used properly will it reach its full potential, says Peter Brewer

Fair share

The first Court of Appeal decision on tenancy deposit protection has also produced guidance on unfair contract terms, says David Smith

Not easy being green

The rights of landowners and of the public in relation to village green registration can co-exist, the Supreme Court has ruled, but further clarity on the position post-registration is needed, say William Webster and Paul Wilmshurst

The Stamp Duty Land Tax Handbook (2nd edition)

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SRA unveils pathway to ABS 'big bang'

A new 'outcomes-focused' approach will provide more effective regulation for law firms big and small, the Solicitors Regulation Authority announced as it launched 'Freedom in Practice' last week, the project which sets out the regulator's pathway to the opening up of the legal services market to ABSs in October 2011.

High Court overturns Heathrow third runway decision

The government's decision to back the building of a third runway at Heathrow Airport must be reconsidered, the High Court has ruled.

Straw promises single publication rule for defamation claims

Justice secretary Jack Straw has promised to introduce a single publication rule for defamation proceedings should Labour be re-elected at the general election.