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Signposting your intent to the public

Godmanchester is a clear reminder that communicating unambiguous intention is key to denying right of way, writes J.J.Pearlman

Penalties on car rental agreements

Mark Pawlowski considers a recent ruling on the distinction between penalties and liquidated damages in the context of a car hire agreement

Kent: new legal boom for the garden of England?

With mid-sized firms facing unpredented changes, is there a potential risk that clients' needs are likely to be overlooked, asks Jean-Yves Gilg

Finding a place in the new legal market

The Carter reforms will not necessarily lead to the supersizing of legal aid firms, argues Penny Owston

Update: Taxation

Richard Bunker discusses the so-called offshore disclosure “amnesty”, private equity groups, the Finance Bill 2007 and other developments

Holy grail or a hornets' nest?

Charities have much to gain from securing public service delivery contracts but there are also many reasons why they should exercise caution, argues Robert Porter

Ordeal by water and fire

Rylands v Fletcher, which extended the law of nuisance, remains very much alive in cases of fire on premises, says Stephen Bickford-Smith

Update: libel and privacy

Rod Dadak reviews the latest case on libel and responsible journalism, internet defamation, privacy, reputation and freedom of expression