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Update: immigration

Jane Coker considers the effect of the qualification directive on asylum claims, the criteria for recognition as a refugee and public interest in deportation

System meltdown

As cracks begin to appear in the legal aid scheme, how can firms plan for the future, asks Russell Conway

Off the hook

Is the insolvency system suitable for the current economic situation? Adrian Walters explores the key issues

Just deserts

Could contempt of court hold the key to stamping out fake claims? Kathryn Hammell investigates

Slipping through the net

The internet has enabled copyright infringement to spiral out of control, but will the Digital Economy Act help tackle the problem? Rob Hines and Clare...

Update: consumer

Bryan Nott reviews the latest cases on payment protection insurance mis-selling, total charge for credit, pre-action discovery and solicitors' breach of duty

Update: crime

Ian Harris and David Birrell discuss magistrates' unreasonable indication, directions of law, sentencing guidelines, trial by ambush, proposals for a compulsory advocacy accreditation schemeand the...

A healthy approach

A small dose of cooperation would cure the deadlock in many hospital claims, says Susan Bartfield