As local authorities continue to strengthen and share their in-house legal teams, private practice firms are focusing on maximising their offering in areas where their skills remain vital. Jenny Ramage reports
Claimants in conveyancing negligence cases should be permitted to use legal experts where the judge has little understanding or experience of property law, argues Jonathan Ferris
With the number of claims against negligent cosmetic surgeons on the rise, practitioners should be aware of the key issues and unique features of this kind of litigation, says Nigel Poole
Ignoring evidence revealed after a trial of bias or prejudice within a jury leads to injustice and threatens public faith in the system, says Lucy Corrin
Paul Christian discusses VAT on deposits paid in 'golden brick' arrangements, acquisition of buildings by charities, costs incurred on the sale of shares and legal professional privilege
David Archer considers administrators' duty to creditors, TUPE and bankruptcy, money received post-administration by Lehman Brothers, and the insolvency aspects of the Jackson report
Introducing a no-fault divorce option would reduce animosity between couples and decrease the emotional upheaval for all those involved, argue Scott Cochrane and Suzanne Kingston
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