The importance of acting reasonably before commencing proceedings The recent noise nuisance case of Thornhill v Nationwide Metal Recycling Limited (29 July 2011) contains an instructive illustration of what happens when parties to litigation ignore the CPR before proceedings are issued. More >>
Appeal in the pipeline? Time is short so landowners, who may be affected by the new Regulations providing for the automatic transfer of ownership of a large number of private sewers and drains in England and Wales to the relevant local water authority, need to act quickly. More >>
"Notoriously complex" village green rules up for review The Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has unveiled a consultation into its proposals to reform the registration system. More >>