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Loud and clear

Lawyers must make sure they communicate with clients clearly to avoid any misunderstandings and explain all the options, even if there is a risk the...

Yorkshire: the proof will be in the pudding

The downturn has prompted Yorkshire firms to choose between continuing as they are and expanding, but they are equally concerned with how they will survive...

Stretching it

The effects of the recession on the property market have created challenges for the courts, says DJ Julie Exton

All wrapped up

Charities failing to seek advice before using their property holdings as security risk having the transaction declared void, says Jane Lonergan

Update: IT/IP

Susan Singleton discusses the current consultation on the new block exemptions, the revised policy on import of counterfeit goods, the eBay illegal products judgment, anonymous...

What's wrong with the warrant?

John Bechelet explains the search warrant process and what happens when the police get it wrong

Update: agriculture

Michael Aubrey considers cases on exposure to pesticides, compensation for animal culling and accidents involving livestock – and bovine power generation

Public benefit challenge 'difficult', lawyers say

The Independent Schools Council, the body representing fee-paying schools, would face difficulties in bringing proceedings against the Charity Commission over its application of the 'public...