Local government updateSimon Chappel and Peter Hill review the progress of the Localism Act, the community right to challenge, the Health and Social Care Bill, academies and education reform and proposed changes to public procurement
Consumer updateRecent cases have revealed the complexity of the unfair relationship test, says Bryan Nott
New entrants will influence the regulatory landscapeThere are still too many unknowns in the way the various regulators will police the provision of legal advice in the age of ABSs, warns Susanna Heley
Animal Welfare Act: five successful years?The Act was hailed as a revolutionary step forward in animal welfare law and, for once, parliament appears to have got it right, says Tim Ryan
Alternative investment: all that glitters isn't goldJonathan Silverman reviews key steps to protect clients interested in being involved in alternative investment schemes