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Back to the start position

Changes implemented under the Civil Procedure Rules have confused the issue in the area of non-service leaving more questions than answers, says Elizabeth Morrison

The claims e-revolution

The use of technology in court is now so easy and inexpensive that some judges even disallow court fees, says Edwina Millward

Reach across the fence

Neighbour disputes are clogging up the courts according to a senior judge and failing to engage in mediation may result in an unwelcome outcome, says Amanda Morris

The wrong way to recover service charges

Landlords must follow the terms of leases strictly when recovering service charges or face losing their investment, says Mark Warwick

The floodgates stay shut

Limitation rules in historical abuse cases have fundamentally changed after Hoare, but it does not make it easier to bring claims, says Peter Garsden

Update: planning and environmental law

Gregory Jones examines recent developments including time scales for filing evidence, core strategy challenges and strategic environmental assessments

Sleeping is not working

Resident carers are set to reappear in catastrophic injury litigation, says Victoria Coleman

Update: asylum and immigration

Jane Coker looks at the draft Immigration and Citizenship Bill, new deportation rules and future visa requirements