Issue: Vol 167, Issue 7754

Brexit, HPC & state aid: mission Impossible? Tim Malloch returns with a post election update

Before putting his feet up for the summer, Ian Smith goes above & beyond the call of duty

Allowing alleged abusers to cross examine their victims is a stain on the reputation of the family justice system. Jonathan Herring puts the case for reform

Should councillors have standing to challenge a procurement decision of their authority? Nicholas Dobson traces the arguments on both sides

The criminal & civil courts can draw ‘adverse inferences’. Alexandra Felix & Tom Orpin-Massey ask might more regulatory & disciplinary panels do the same?

​David Burrows reflects on the limits of legal professional privilege, particularly in relation to legal advice privilege

Fixed costs are a done deal. But when, how & where will they apply? Dominic Regan shares his thoughts

Guise v Shah [2017] EWHC 1689 (QB), [2017] All ER (D) 31 (Jul)

Parkes v Wilkes [2017] EWHC 1556 (Ch), [2017] All ER (D) 33 (Jul)