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Bar Focus | Simmons creates confusion and uncertainty for claimants

Despite aiming to complete the Jackson jigsaw, new civil litigation cost reforms will make the puzzle more complex, says Nigel Poole QC

Bar Focus | Mediators can work hand-in-hand with barristers

Barristers and mediators 'are soon to be be forced 'into a brave new world '

The ability to choose: KK v CC

CC v KK gives useful guidance on assessing capacity, but highlights the difficulty in proving a deprivation of liberty, says Leonie Hirst

Update | Construction: expert evidence, arbitration proceedings

Anna Stillman considers new guidance on expert evidence and a recent case in the technology and construction court, and questions whether parties can unwittingly become...

Update: elderly client

Lauren Killilea rounds up the latest developments and key issues for those advising older clients

Pro Bono 2012 | Encouraging a pro bono culture

As Pro Bono Week approaches, David Irving reflects on 25 years of helping at his local legal advice centre

Pro Bono 2012 | Starting them young

Nottingham Law School's Legal Advice Clinic provides a service both for students and those in need of advice. Nicholas Johnson reports

Pro Bono 2012 | One hundred days of free employment law advice

 Now in its second year, Paul Daniels shares how the 100 Days Project matches members of the Employment Laywers Association with those in need