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The misnomer screen: can a defendant hide behind a provision misdescribing the party to a contract?

Establishing clearly the identity of the parties to a contract will avoid potentially costly satellite litigation, says Anna Brooks-Gallerani as she examines recent case law on misnomer

Re Boff and Re JK

Lynsey Colman sums up new Court of Protection cases, about attorneys and personal welfare deputies

University challenged

The most important question to address first is that of Day-One Outcomes

Barristers refuse to act in 40 high cost legal aid cases

Lithman leads VHCC boycott from front by refusing to work on retrial

What does your name say about you?

The 'solicitors' part of your firm's name is one of its greatest assets, so hold on to it, 'says Kerry Underwood

Ladies night

In a profession that is beginning to recognise its outstanding women lawyers, do we still need specific achievement awards, asks Kevin Poulter

Helping clients secure capital gains tax exemption on their main residence

Don't take it for granted that your clients will get CGT exemption on their principal private residence, especially where 'permanence' may not be obvious, J

Getting to grips with provisional assessment of bills of cost

District Judge Marshall Phillips