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CPR committee asked to close foreign holiday sickness claim 'loophole'

Government puts forward further proposals to tackle 'compensation culture'

Collaboration and cooperation with experts

Martin Spencer QC describes some of the significant issues currently facing experts, including the prevalence of hot-tubbing and difficulties with securing proper pay

Baggage allowance

Domonique McRae discusses the decision in Swissport Ltd on whether a 'period' costs award may be made when a party has entered into a DBA

Keeping clients' money safe

Sabrina Pearson considers the potential impact of the SRA's newly revised Accounts Rules on firms and reporting accountants

Abuse of the costs budgeting process

Compromise can lead to relatively narrow issues on costs that are limited to significant points of principle, advises Francis Kendall

Rape as a tool of war

Sexual violence against women is no longer seen as just a by-product of conflict, yet there is still more to be done to ensure perpetrators of rape are brought to justice, writes Hilary Lennox

Meeting the pro bono needs of start-ups and students

Advice services can include commercial and business law as well the social justice and welfare work traditionally undertaken by high street practices, explains Jackie Panter

MoUs against torture: Worth the paper they're written on?

It may be difficult to comply with human rights law while deporting those accused of terrorism, but scrapping the Human Rights Act is not the answer, says Ben Keith