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Under review

Unsuccessful bidders should take greater advantage of opportunities offered by judicial review. Nigel Giffin QC and Jason Coppel explain how

Death at work

Despite reduced fines for health and safety offences, judges are not getting softer on corporate bodies, says Gerard Forlin

No limits

The Lords' ruling in Sephton provides welcome clarification of limitation rules in negligence claims, say Nicholas Heaton and Toby Rouse

Insolvency update

Legislation updateCross-border co-operationBanker's dutyReceiving ordersDirectors' disqualification

Feeling aggrieved

Do aggrieved employees have to follow a specific procedure for their claims? Esther Morris reports

Solomon's judgment

The Official Solicitor's costs in representing a patient's best interests can be significant. Claire Bentley and Tracey Lucas review the 'usual order' for contributions

Leave lawyers in

Rehabilitation is good, but it must not be used in sly attempts to save on legal costs, says Tony Goff

Fiona Woolf

The new chair of the Law Society shares her plans for making the professional body relevant to all solicitors