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A more than half empty glass

Jackson LJ has not addressed the root causes of high costs in clin neg claims, which may lead to serious, unintended consequences for patient safety,...

A further step along the fixed costs road

Lord Justice Jackson's report on extending the fixed costs regime is a welcome development, writes Kerry Underwood

Lawyers and accountants: A level playing field?

Are recent regulator proposals a bad move for the solicitor profession or will they make legal services more readily available to a wider audience, wonders...

The legal millennial

Generation Y's focus on varied tasks and work-life balance isn't about being work-shy; it's about being flexible to get the best out of employees, explains...

Is there a contract if the parties have been drinking?

Fiona Parry considers whether a defence of“but I had been drinking”will suffice to avoid a contract

Chasing the holy grail

Lord Justice Jackson has scaled back his fixed costs proposals, but this is far from the end of the story, writes John van der Luit-Drummond

Insurers 'cry wolf' while raking in profits

Thompsons launches #FeedingFatCats and calls out insurers' 'insatiable appetite for profit'

Property solicitor breached conflict of interest rule in lease between family members

Consultant failed to ensure client's parents-in-law had sought independent advice