Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7588

Roger Smith follows the legal stories making the news

 Andrew Bruce discusses the recent decision in Walker & Scott v Burton & Bamford relating to rectification of the Land Register

Amy Fox welcomes clarity on the power to stay divorce proceedings in cases involving non-contracting / third states

Charles Foster reports on a case that seeks to clarify best interests, in the best interests of clarity

Jessica Stretch provides guidance on protecting colour & shape trade marks

Re Magyar Telecom B. V.  [2013] EWHC 3800 (Ch), [2013] All ER (D) 20 (Dec)

Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania v Equitas Insurance Ltd [2013] EWHC 3713 (Comm), [2013] All ER (D) 18 (Dec)

Rayner v Lord Chancellor [2013] All ER (D) 26 (Dec)

Brough v St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council [2013] All ER (D) 02 (Dec)

Re KL (A Child) [2013] UKSC 75, [2013] All ER (D) 24 (Dec)