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Unsettling matters

Split trials, liability and undersettlement: Nicholas A Peacock explains how two recent decisions impact on personal injury and professional negligence practitioners

Litigation tactics

Martin Iller explores the limits of the 'without prejudice' rule in practice

How secure is your security?

Charges can be set aside as transactions at an undervalue, but this can be avoided, say Eamonn Mcnamara and Michael Twomey

Calculating support

Child maintenance calculation will be fairer after Smith v Smith, but it's only half the battle, says Bradley Williams

Illegal cohabitants

A recent ruling could herald a radical change to the assessment of dependency claims by foreign nationals overstaying in Britain. Philip Noble reports

North-east: few lawyers but still growing

The North-east may have fewer lawyers than other regions, but, as Andrew Towler reports, the work is still flooding in

Tales from practice: Vive les avocats!

And did you have a good time?” “No,” I growled. “It was dreadful. Never take children on holiday with you.” It was only my vegetarian...

Personal injury trusts

Personal injury trusts are the perfect solution for managing injury compensation awards for recipients of mean-tested benefits. Lynne Bradey explains