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Silent majority

Witness statements in employment tribunals should only be read aloud in exceptional circumstances, argues Mark Conway

Rise and shine

As we edge closer towards the ABS big bang, Stuart Bushell uncovers the impact of ILEX

Update: licensing

Roy Light considers appeals in the magistrates' courts, conditions on premises licences and the powers of licensing committees, as well as the latest guidance, books...

Ignorance is bliss

Challenging times? Hideous, more like. Jeannie Mackie clocks on to witness notification

Movin' on down

I'm pleased to report good news – of sorts – for me at least. Since my last missive and against the odds, a residence has...

Update: residential property

Janet Armstrong-Fox reviews the acquisition of easements, collective enfranchisement, borrowers' privilege, party wall matters and recent moves to limit the use of SDLT planning

Counter productive

Simply rebranding counter-terror laws is not enough – the government must focus on thorough investigation and uncovering evidence, argues Lucy Corrin

Boost for cash-strapped councils as Supreme Court backs shared services

In a boost for councils and other public bodies hoping to save money by combining their services, the Supreme Court has ruled that a mutual...