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Whistling to a funder's tune?

Different types of litigation funding can influence a claimant's choice of venue, adding to the complexity of their decision making, explain Ben Pilbrow and Ruth Manson

When the norm is unjust

In light of Briggs v CEF Holdings Ltd, Louise Shaw considers when it is unjust to make the usual part 36 order for costs in the event of a late acceptance

Shedding light on the dark web

Too many companies, including law firms, don't concern themselves with the murky depths of the web. That's a mistake that can prove costly, says Adam H Bloomenstein

Unintended consequences of new divorce petition

New form could lead to an increase in applicants naming a third party out of malice or inadvertence, warns John Darnton

The couple that arbitrates together…

Philip Hunter considers what a new arbitration scheme designed to avoid forum shopping will mean for international marriage disputes

Solicitor slapped with costs order after withdrawing claim against former employer

Claimant's conduct described as 'unreasonable' by employment tribunal judge

A “sea change” in procedure

Vijay Ganapathy considers recent cases on the risks of expert shopping and the problem of identifying the correct defendant where the tort occurred many years ago

Living and dying with dignity

Helen O'Nions reflects on questions of individual autonomy and the public interest in recent human rights cases