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IP rights in fashion: Jonathan Silverman and Tristan Sherliker reveal what steps designers can take to protect their work

Appeal judges end confusion over regional strategies

Developer Cala Homes has failed in a second attempt to overturn a planning statement from communities secretary Eric Pickles, requiring councils to take into account the government's commitment to abolish the regional planning strategies.

£6m plastic surgery award 'could not happen after Jackson reforms'

The solicitor acting for Penny Johnson, the woman who won £6m in damages at the High Court in the biggest ever award for plastic surgery injuries, has said that he would not have been able to take on the case if the Jackson reforms had been implemented.

High Court cuts plastic surgery victim's claim from £66m to £6m

The High Court has awarded £6m in damages to a successful businesswoman whose face was badly injured by plastic surgery.

'No moderating influence' on claimant med neg lawyers, MPs are told

There is “no moderating influence” on the work of claimant medical negligence lawyers, the House of Commons health select committee was told this morning.

Work it out

The government's plans to cut red tape in employment tribunals is a botched job, argues Richard M Fox

Health check

Muiris Lyons tackles the MoJ's clinical negligence reforms

Appeal judges back daughter in provision battle

Three charities are considering an appeal after the Court of Appeal backed an only daughter's claim to a share of her mother's estate.