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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)

ISBN: 978-0728205253

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.

Supreme Court fails to decide on British Airways pilots' pay

The Supreme Court has washed its hands of the thorny issue of airline workers' pay by referring the question of whether pilots should be able to claim a 'flying time' supplement during their holidays to the European Court of Justice.

Luxury brands lose Google challenge

A group of luxury brands led by Louis Vuitton has lost the European round of its claim against Google that the search engine had breached their trademark rights.