Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7459

The Jackson reforms roll on with further endorsement from the government by publication of its response to the consultation on proposed changes to the civil costs regime.

Thomas Jefferson declared it in 1776: all men are equal. The French followed suit a little later and after the loss of a number of heads...

There is a question, which has taxed lawyers and politicians alike for many years now. Is war ever legal? Presidents and prime ministers have sought resolutions, or indeed, not sought resolutions from the United Nations (UN), as justification for war...

David Tyme provides a timely update on TUPE & pre-packed administrations

In the first of a series of NLJ articles on the new FPR, David Burrows focuses on how to issue proceedings & transitional provisions

Does Edwards-Tubb mark the end of “expert shopping”, ask Johnathan Payne & Catherine Urquhart

Edward Peters & Tamsin Cox discuss inadvertent acceptance, disputed boundaries & consultation requirements

Tony Guise welcomes the advent of COLPs & COFAs

Peter Vaines serves up an exclusive on residency, asset transfers & VAT on roller blinds

Claire Sanders warns solicitors to comply with their client retainer or face the consequences