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Back to basics on confiscation

Recent House of Lords' decisions have reminded prosecutors to focus on factual evidence rather than statutory assumptions, says David Winch

Update: commercial law

Sara Partington reviews the latest developments in contract law, commercial agents, limitation clauses, cost guidance and anti-suit injunctions

Decision to drop appeal in medical negligence case could cost NHS £1.5bn

The NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) has admitted that its decision to drop an appeal to the House of Lords in a crucial medical negligence case could cost the health service more than £1.5bn.

Repossession claims against third parties

Lenders seeking to repossess a property on grounds of arrears may soon no longer be able to stop third party occupiers claiming beneficial rights, says Robin Powell

Interest: are you getting enough?

Claims for interest on late payment are straightforward and judges will not look favourably on parties who do not play by the rules, says District Judge Paul Mildred

Inferring discrimination from a failure to reply to questionnaires

Tribunals should not automatically draw inferences that an employer's failure to respond to a discrimination questionnaire indicates guilt. David Massarella reports

There is no substitute for qualified experts

Stephen Ashcroft advises claimant lawyers to obtain financial analysis from experts to protect themselves against professional indemnity issues

Clearer view emerges on the rights of light

A recent appeal court decision should lighten fears by developers that construction stands no chance if there are light obstruction issues, say Tim Foley and Simon Pulley