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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7463

28 April 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

A recent Supreme Court ruling leaves working Brits abroad on tenterhooks, says Charles Pigott

How can a divorcing couple’s reasonable needs be informed
by pre-marital property? Catherine Costley investigates

Are courts ignoring “get tough” policy considerations in favour of justice where fraud is suspected, asks David Sawtell

Nick Knapman considers an appeal court decision on acquiring registered land by adverse possession

Is the Party Wall Act a statutory damp squib? Michelle Stevens-Hoare & Alexander Bastin investigate

Carl Calvert tackles the good, the bad & the indifferent

Can alternative business structures revolutionise the wills & probate world? Daniel Curran investigates

The Court of Appeal revisits the rule in Hastings-Bass. Philippa James & Stuart Pickford report

A director’s guarantee is a useful option where a security for costs application is likely to be rejected, says George Woods

Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences v Albert Court Residents’ Association and others; Albert Court Residents’ Association and others v Westminster City Council [2011] EWCA Civ 430, [2011] All ER (D) 118 (Apr)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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