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Lord Judge rejects "startling" EU rights compliance claim

The UK's failure to notify an Act of Parliament to the European Commission did not undermine its enforceability, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

Parties accused of "intransigent" positions in Chelsea Barracks dispute

Mr Justice Vos, the High Court judge in the £1bn Chelsea Barracks development dispute, has accused both sides of adopting "immediate and somewhat intransigent positions" in preparation for what they thought was inevitable litigation.

Arbitrators cannot be selected on the grounds of religion

Arbitrators are employees and cannot be selected on the grounds of religion, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

NHS trust not liable for suicide of voluntary mental health patient

An NHS trust was not liable under human rights laws for the suicide of a voluntary mental health patient, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

The coalition - pain or gain for the third sector?

The charity and social enterprise team from Bates Wells & Braithwaite give us a sneaky peek at their forthcoming report on where the new government could be heading

Hair today

Hair testing for drugs and alcohol has significantly evolved and improved in recent years, and is proving particularly useful in family cases, says Avi Lasarow

End of the road?

Expert witnesses are protected from being sued for anything they say in court, but a recent case could bring an end to this immunity, say Mark Solon and Julia Roffey

Good hair day

Hair analysis is reliable and cost-effective, and can provide vital evidence in a range of cases, but it is important that it is done correctly by the right experts, says Matthew Taylor