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Cold comfort

'Residual liberty' and the idea that the extent of deprivation is a relative question sit uncomfortably with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, says David Hewitt

East Anglia: promising morrows

Tesco law? East Anglia firms aren't ignoring it, but having weathered the economic meltdown they are ready for it. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

How clean is your contract?

When it comes to conveyancing, keep it simple, says Jonathan Smithers

The great divide

A spate of cases has sparked renewed interest in boundary disputes, but what can practitioners learn from the outcomes? Marc Glover reports

Ahead of the game

Green leases may seem unappealing in the current climate, but their flexible nature could offer numerous benefits to both landlords and tenants – not least...

Alive and well

Now in the news we have the contro-versial trial of two boys for attempted rape. Much has been made of the wisdom of prosecuting children...

Update:corporation tax

Paul Christian reviews the definition of non-residence for tax purposes, entrepreneurs' relief, changes to SDLT on residential property, the construction industry scheme and retrospective legislation

Update: commercial contracts

Mark Lucas considers recent cases illustrating the risk of personal liability for directors and managers