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Knowing right from wrong

Susanna Fitzgerald tackles the extent to which magistrates' courts can overturn decisions by licensing authorities at appeal

Time is money

Jackson's move to encourage stricter case management could provide welcome relief for overburdened country courts, explains Simon Gibbs

Education update

Jennifer Agyekum reviews the right to legal representation at internal disciplinary hearings, a case questioning the independence of the OIA and disability discrimination

Rights and risks associated with photography

Recent cases and legislation have made advising photographers more complicated. Jonathan Silverman highlights some of the issues that can arise

Two should become one

Fusing solicitors and counsel into a single profession will lead to a more promising future for all, argues Julian Young

Riding the caffeine wave

I've just had a week of pretty unpleasant surprises. The three parties in one of my cases scheduled a without prejudice meeting on Tuesday morning...

Construction update

Anna Stillman considers when one can imply a term into a contract, adjudicator bias, an update on BPF and CIC publications and the proposed health...

The going gets tough

So, The Co-op is taking on matrimonial work? They're in for a shock, says Russell Conway as he looks back at his time in the...