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Favourable odds for UK gamblers

Jimmy Desai

Better safe than sorry

Failure 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

When some prizes are more equal than others

The Gambling Act 2005 may define a 'prize' for the first time, but much falls outside the description, argues Richard Lawson

Passing the “ordinary residence” buck

The publication of DoH determinations provides welcome clarification for local authority lawyers but offers no incentive for councils to stop passing the accommodation buck, says Matthew Bradley

Wind in your sail

Smaller firms should leverage their local knowledge to become involved in renewable energy projects, argues Stefan Schmitz

It does not need to cost the earth

The new Code of Practice has some innovative provisions on funding but it does not resolve all the cost-related issues, says Michael Bacon

Update: immigration and asylum

Jane Coker reviews the latest immigration rule changes as well as cases on country guidance, asylum and human rights

Music to their ears

Victoria Handley explains what the new noise regulations mean for the entertainment industry and how best to address hearing loss