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Essence: A triumph of substance over form

Leo Charalambides and Katherine Barnes discuss a recent case on the right to appeal to the magistrates' court where the complainant has been incorrectly named

UK product recalls jump by 26 per cent to a new high

Rise in number of vehicle recalls as motor industry faces increased scrutiny

Treasury targets £12bn from tax avoidance by 2020

A strict liability criminal offence and tough treatment of serial offenders form a central part of the strategy

City partner and High Court judge encourage lawyers to use the Shorter and Flexible Trial Schemes

Initiatives have real value for high value business litigation, says Justice Birss

The John Lewis-style ownership model

Employee part-ownership of a company can offer rewards both financially and culturally, writes Gareth Brahams

Brexit campaigns: A messy fight of mudslinging

Especially concerning was the relish with which the Michael Gove and Priti Patel assumed their positions fronting the Vote Leave campaign, writes Kevin Poulter

'Trunki' design rights ruling paves way for more copycats, claims City lawyer

Design rights are for the protection of designs, not ideas, says Lord Neuberger

Construction Act payment provisions

Chris Holwell considers the games played by parties to construction contracts to manipulate payment requirements