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Consistently inconsistent? Revisiting the scope of duty of care in negligence claims

Elliot Elsey considers the implications for professional advisers following recent landmark judgments in the Supreme Court

Finally, an end to the divorce blame game

Amanda Phillips-Wlyds considers how the upcoming changes to divorce law will revolutionise the current regime

Eade v Hogg: a salutary lesson to all private client lawyers

Reflecting on a recent case, Matthew Duncan reminds us of the paramount importance of accurately recording instructions

Witness statement rules: keeping abreast of changes

Georgia Haughney explores how practice direction changes will affect preparation of statements for the business and property courts

Liability insurance: licence to confuse

Michael Wilson considers how many homeowners and occupiers may not benefit from the cover they think they do

Greensill: should directors of failing companies be worried?

Rebecca Parry explores compares the UK's insolvent and wrongful trading regime with that in Australia 

Mental capacity to engage sex workers

Jemma Garside reflects on a landmark ruling with potentially wide-reaching implications for prostitution

Uber: what does it mean for the rest of us?

Natasha Adom and Raoul Parekh consider potential repercussions of the supreme court's landmark decision on worker status