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Cybercrime: Should we let it stop the use of technology?

Cybercrime is just like any other risk: it needs to be identified, managed, and mitigated to stop it from having a negative impact on the...

A claimant 'solicitor's perspective 'on fundamental dishonesty

Following the recent appeal in Nesham, defendant insurers will have to think again before making allegations of fundamental dishonesty against claimants, writes Ghazala Bashey

Crown censure is not enough to prevent MoD failings

As long as it enjoys Crown immunity, the ministry has no reason to learn its lessons and will continue to take a cavalier attitude to...

A new ERRA of realism in workplace claims

Steven Conway examines the recent decision in Cruz v Chief Constable of Lancashire, which represents the end for strict liability and the start of a...

Timely delivery for regeneration projects

Mark Bassett considers some of the legal issues and challenges that local authorities can face as they attempt to regenerate their localities, taking lessons from...

EMI Group: 'An unwelcome decision

Claudia Orpin and Charlotte Ross consider the impact of the EMI Group case on assignment to a guarantor and discuss two unopposed lease renewal cases

Half-Year Review 2016

The SJ Half-Year Review is now available to view online

Government facing legal challenge over article 50 process

UK decision to leave the EU must involve parliament, argues law firm