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Road traffic update
Solicitors Journal

Road traffic update

Contempt of court proceedings are increasingly used by stakeholders in the insurance sector as a weapon in the war against fraud, says Roger Cooper
Questioning assumptions
Solicitors Journal

Questioning assumptions

The Jackson reforms simply acknowledge that the ability to litigate at a proportionate cost should be available to both claimants and defendants, says Simon Gibbs
Professional negligence update
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Professional negligence update

Victoria Brackett and Katie Papworth review cases involving compensation for financial advice, the extent of surveyors' duty of care to property buyers and the scope of a solicitor's retainer
The famous 34
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The famous 34

Thirty four organisations had applied to become alternative business structure by the end of the first week the SRA started operating as a licensing authority. We have a crack at identifying them, blending hard information and educated guesswork
High stakes
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High stakes

Sandra Davis argues that our discretionary system of matrimonial finance is fairer than the alternatives
The day of reconciliation
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The day of reconciliation

The decision by the European Court of Human Rights' grand chamber in Al-Khawaja on Thursday has provided a tantalising peace offer in Britain's battle with Strasbourg over hearsay.
Striking back
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Striking back

We may not be able to strike, but we can still fight for the Bar's survival, says Felix
Getting in shape
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Getting in shape

As we edge closer to the ABS era, James Holder considers what potential investors can expect from the fit and proper tests