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Making workplace pension schemes work

Despite increased penalties and a government campaign, the auto-enrolment of employees in a pension scheme remains a challenge for smaller employers, writes Amelia Garman

The air up there

Julian Boswall and Alex Minhinick discuss the road Heathrow still has to travel to a third runway, the increasing importance of air quality in the light of the ClientEarth decisions, and two successful 'reasons' legal challenges

Applications to modify restrictive covenants

To what extent is it relevant that the developer has already carried out building works, committing a deliberate breach of covenant, ask Stephanie Tozer and Emily Windsor

The relationship between budget and assessment

The disharmony between Merrix and SARPD shows that, until the court clarifies discrepancies in the CPR, cost recovery will remain unpredictable, explains Thomas Grace

The 12 days of legal regulation

Michelle Garlick offers a Christmas-themed review of the events of the year – and what to look forward to in 2017

Pre-action conduct in commercial disputes

The introduction of the pre-action protocol has significantly reduced the prospect of being 'ambushed' by proceedings in Northern Ireland, explains Amanda Wylie

Solicitors' Journal - December 21, 1861

In 1861, SJ lamented the death of Prince Albert and praised his contribution to the legal profession

Universal credit and other sad tales of welfare reform

It's vital that solicitors are aware of the workings of the universal credit system and prepared for its impact on low-income and vulnerable clients, says Jayne Knights