Despite the limits to the scope of the unfair contract terms regulations set by the Supreme Court in the bank charges case, the courts remain prepared to take a supportive approach in consumer credit claims. Bryan Nott reports
Litigants agreeing on part 36 offers before starting proceedings often include terms about their respective costs pre-litigation – but it's not always that simple, says Francesca Kaye
The government proudly ratcheted its fights against compensation culture and rising insurance costs on 9 September by announcing a ban on referral fees. The majority of the profession approved, it seemed. But will the ban truly address a real issue or is it a spectacular own goal for the profession? We asked five stakeholders for their reactions to the news
Property lawyers may have little option but to join the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, but the real challenge is to offer a truly professional service not only to clients but also to their counterpart in a transaction, says John Outram
Radical proposals to raise the small claims threshold and introduce compulsory mediation appear to simplify the system and save parties money, but do they hold up to closer scrutiny? Ben Ashworth investigates
Concerns are mounting over the proposal to ban the recoverability of ATE premiums, but it may not be as damaging as its critics say, argues Tim Roberts
