A 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
Sussex: the forgotten legal aid lawyersThe Sussex Law Society president remains optimistic that legal aid lawyers will make it through the Carter reforms. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
Civil litigation briefThis month Gordon Exall takes a detailed look at the rules relating to amending parties after the expiry of the limitation period
Topping up the piggyUnless we can predict our death, corporate pension provision remains the best option for employers and employees, says Robin Ellison
Look before you sign on the lineIf you sign cheques make sure that you limit the number of signatories . In a recent fraud investigation, a long serving accounts clerk used seven different signatories to sign petty cash cheques on a rotational basis.
Update: landlord and tenantMilton McIntosh examines services charges, repairs, assignment, break options and business tenancies
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