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Right to strike fight reaches Europe
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Right to strike fight reaches Europe

A fresh attack on UK union law has been launched as the RMT argues current precedent on the right to strike contravenes the European Convention on Human Rights.
The wrong reading
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The wrong reading

The ruling against the UK Treasury on the misinterpretation of rules designed to prevent terrorist funding is not only a victory for common sense but also illustrates the ECJ's ability to produce sustained and comprehensive arguments, says Paul Stanley NO
The jury's out
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The jury's out

Abolishing juries in defamation cases would not only keep costs down for both sides, but would also open up the verdicts to scrutiny, says William Bennett
Strength to strength
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Strength to strength

The Bar must embrace change to strengthen its position in the face of recession and play its part to guarantee the survival of the legal aid system, says Nicholas Green QC
As the dust settles
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As the dust settles

Thousands of British travellers were left out of pocket by the chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud. Craig Moore reviews the legal framework relating to financial and other redress
Bring a lawyer
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Bring a lawyer

Recent cases have increased the right to legal representation for employees facing disciplinary proceedings. Sean Reynolds reports
Update: consumer
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Update: consumer

Bryan Nott looks at three High Court cases which have strengthened the hands of banks as creditors – plus a victory for an innocent car buyer who had been the victim of a fraudulent sale