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Charity law update

Shivaji Shiva reviews the Charities Act 2011, business rates, options for landlords of empty properties, the Charity Commission's strategic plan and the public services bill

Care and attention

The actions of solicitors can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of contested probate claims, says Nick Mendoza

Moving with the times

With less red tape and clearer guidelines on the wish list, the Charities Act review couldn't have come at a better time, says Diane Gill

Feeling the benefit

Is the public benefit case really a triumph for independent schools? Helen Harvie reports

Off on the right foot

2012 will be a challenge for the justice system – but the outcome of the Stephen Lawrence case is a good start to the year, says Felix

Jackson prepares for provisional costs assessments in all courts

Lord Justice Jackson has said he has prepared a draft rule for the introduction of provisional costs assessments on a national basis after the success of a pilot at Leeds County Court.

Supreme Court to decide on solar panel subsidies

Energy secretary cannot remove entitlement 'without statutory authority'

Lord Neuberger calls for debate on use of disclosure and live evidence

Lawyers should look again at 'cherished' practices