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Taking objections seriously

A recent High Court judgment reminds developers of the danger of ignoring planning objections from seemingly unthreatening third parties, writes Gregory Jones QC

Windows 10: Should firms upgrade?

Damian Blackburn provides an overview of the new Windows 10 and highlights factors to consider before upgrading

Solicitors fed up of being treated as 'second fiddle' to barrister profession

Jonathan Black says solicitor profession cannot sit back as proposals to increase barristers' fees are negotiated and solicitors' fees are cut

Public has no right 'not to be offended' over religious matters

Freedom of expression cannot be secured if society supports a right not to be offended

CIArb confirms sponsorship agreement with UCL

Two students specialising in litigation and dispute resolution will receive a prize for international arbitration

An honest mistake

The High Court has proven itself willing to set aside adverse effects that inadvertently penalise a client as a result of incomplete advice

Any barrister involved in referral fees 'bribe' should be 'thrown to the wolves'

Chairman of the Bar compares those who use referral fees to 'drug cheats'

No-fault divorce

The fault-based nature of divorce in England and Wales, which requires one person to accuse the other of adultery or unreasonable behaviour to have their divorce granted within two years of marriage breakdown, is driving over a quarter of divorcing couples to make false allegations to the court, according to new research from family law organisation Resolution. Read more on this story here.