21 Sept 2007Children: an Islamic law perspectiveIslamic law determines the best interests of a child differently from English law, says Raffia Arshad
14 Sept 2007Better safe than sorryFailure to disclose an application for a grant ad colligenda bona in a highly contentious case may lead to revocation. Olya Marine provides some pointers as to where to draw the line
14 Sept 2007When some prizes are more equal than othersThe Gambling Act 2005 may define a 'prize' for the first time, but much falls outside the description, argues Richard Lawson
14 Sept 2007Redressing the lack of professional standards Though a step in the right direction, the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act does not go far enough, says Frances Ratcliffe
7 Sept 2007Rationalising spendingNew consumer protection rules criminalising unfair commercial practices will place a strict burden on business. Richard Lawson explains
17 Aug 2007Update: immigration and asylumJane Coker reviews the latest immigration rule changes as well as cases on country guidance, asylum and human rights
17 Aug 2007A code that lacks strengthThe reach of the new commercial lease code will be limited by the ability of landlords to opt out selectively, says John Martin