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Personal injury mediation: Time for a change?

Although the use of mediation in PI cases is low, failure to comply with a request to mediate a claim can come at a considerable...

PII renewal season: Claim trends

Steve Holland assesses the pattern of claims notifications seen in different practice areas and advises firms on preparing for this year's PII renewal

Opening the floodgates

Fines against the professional community will increase, believe John Bechelet and Holly Pelham, as ethics take a back seat to the maximisation of profits

Safeguarding your firm from a cyber attack

Peter Armstrong advises law firms how to best protect against and respond to electronic data security breaches

Pollution prevention

Dr Paul Stookes considers the UK's non-compliance with EU air quality regulations and what the government can do to tackle the level of pollution

Encouraging negotiation without lawyers

New legislation is expanding the use of ADR in disputes between consumers and traders. What will this mean for lawyers and for the parties involved,...

Factual evidence: Is it a level playing field?

Judges must treat lay witnesses' evidence equally to that of professional witnesses in order to achieve justice, insists Nicola Wainwright

The litigants in person who are playing a game

Nicholas Heaton and Giles Hutt advise on whether to assist unrepresented opponents and when to detect foul play