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Off the hook

Is the insolvency system suitable for the current economic situation? Adrian Walters explores the key issues

Just deserts

Could contempt of court hold the key to stamping out fake claims? Kathryn Hammell investigates

Slipping through the net

The internet has enabled copyright infringement to spiral out of control, but will the Digital Economy Act help tackle the problem? Rob Hines and Clare...

Update: consumer

Bryan Nott reviews the latest cases on payment protection insurance mis-selling, total charge for credit, pre-action discovery and solicitors' breach of duty

Update: crime

Ian Harris and David Birrell discuss magistrates' unreasonable indication, directions of law, sentencing guidelines, trial by ambush, proposals for a compulsory advocacy accreditation schemeand the...

It ain't over 'til the DJ sings

So, you believe you've brought the litigation to an end? Think again, says DJ Tim Jenkins

Hitting the wrong note

It is September, and a new academic year. Are we all chirpy and refreshed? Have we got shiny new pencil cases, sharp HB pencils and...

Djanogly 'not going to get the chop' for calling in private investigators

Legal aid minister Jonathan Djanogly is expected to cling onto his job despite admitting he paid private investigators £5,000 to monitor his colleagues.