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The true cost of will writing

As competition increases, Lisa Davies advises firms to abandon the idea of will drafting as a loss-leader and develop the courage to be 'reassuringly expensive'

Ambush by consultation paper

Kerry Underwood despairs at the continuing onslaught of government consultations

Questions of employment tribunal procedure

Snigdha Nag discusses procedural issues such as the employment tribunal's approach to time limits and decisions regarding Acas early conciliation

Europe still sets the pace

Julian Morris considers a CJEU ruling on what constitutes the cancellation of a flight, foreign jurisdiction issues, and a recent epidemic of holiday sickness claims

A strict approach to privacy

Tele2 shows the CJEU is holding its nerve on the retention and provision of data to national authorities, explains Paul Stanley QC

Back to basics

As the pressure to reduce the costs of litigation increases, Francis Kendall advises practitioners to look closely at petty disbursements at the budgeting stage

Freezing point

Windrush is a useful reminder of the importance of taking care when drafting freezing orders and consenting to continuation, writes Gita Chakravarty

The changing role of the COFA

The increased focus on self-regulation and more flexible approach to client money proposed by the SRA will make the COFA's duties more of a priority, explains Max Masters