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10 Dec 2015

The doctrine of penalties survives

The seminal judgment in ParkingEye brings welcome clarity to the test for deterrent clauses at both commercial and consumer levels, writes David Lewis

10 Dec 2015

Developing a career in commercial litigation

Junior litigators must be skilled at juggling multiple deadlines and have a keen eye for both the details of a case and the bigger picture, writes Emily Detheridge

10 Dec 2015

SJ Litigation Focus

SJ's overview of the latest trends and developments in litigation is now available to view

9 Dec 2015

Paralegals to become 'specialist lawyers' under new proposals

CILEx Regulation announces review of its regulatory process with plans to build on CPD success

9 Dec 2015

Surviving three generations

Kate Hodson looks at the Asia Pacific experience of family offices and considers whether they can help to retain family wealth until the fabled third generation

9 Dec 2015

'More nuclear' judicial review of legal aid tender a 'complete mess'

High Court decision has sent a clear message that there are serious concerns over LAA procurement process, says Jonathan Black

9 Dec 2015

Under pressure

John Bramhall reviews Michael Gove's performance so far, and considers the effects of the civil court fee hikes

8 Dec 2015

We will not be commoditised, says Bar chair-elect

Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC questions why the MoJ does not have a ringfenced budget