In child care cases, it is important to seek independent experts with well-recognised specialisms and ensure they are instructed early on in proceedings, says Kay Marriott
Mark Hessel considers 'right to light' case law and how a turbulent economy, coupled with reduced commercial property revenues, will translate in construction disputes, particularly in terms of compensation
Ian Harris and Christopher Gutteridge discuss the latest cases, including the problems with accepting cautions too readily, relying on hearsay evidence, the tougher approach to sentencing burglars, and the new dangerousness provisions
Criminal courts are no longer able to refuse full credit for time spent on remand in custody unless the judge regards it 'just' to decide otherwise, but is this fair when the defendant could escape prison altogether, asks Philip Rule
Firms are still seeing a healthy stream of travel and holiday claims, but recent cases and new legislation of have created further uncertainty. Jenny Ramage reports
Landlords and tenants feeling the pressure in the economic downturn are more likely to appeal against rent review arbitration awards but the courts have set high hurdles to such challenges, warns Stephen Bickford-Smith
The possibility for aggrieved customers to bring harassment claims against large corporations should encourage companies to take responsibility for their actions and stop sending threatening automated correspondence says Tom Collins
The new tribunals system is intended to put appellants and respondents on an equal footing but its formality could be more intimidating for all, says Keith Wilding
