Archive

Clarifying exclusive competence

It is no surprise to find the CJEU re-asserting a more aggressive approach to armonisation and the division of competences, writes Paul Stanley QC

SJ interview: Martin Green, Lodders

Lodders senior partner Martin Green talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about how the respected West Country firm is retaining staff, growing private client, and embracing technology

What's the value of a national registration examination?

Centralised exams like the SQE may never be loved, but they can maintain professional standards, explains Damian Day

Deserving or undeserving adult children?

Margaret Windram considers the Supreme Court decision on reasonable financial provision in Ilott v Blue Cross

Restrictive covenants indemnity insurance: Safety net or racket?

Andrew Cash and Catherine Stanbury consider the reality of a future owner's liability for their predecessor's breach of property restrictions

Budget briefing: Turn around when possible

Professional practice partners will cautiously welcome the chancellor's NIC U-turn, but need to watch out for his next move, advises Louis Baker

Notes of professional privilege

The ramifications of RBS Rights Issue Litigation are troubling to in-house lawyers, explains Emily Detheridge

What effect will Brexit have on health and safety?

Annabel Chadwick explains how several factors may impact the future of UK health and safety laws