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Restrictions on leave for jailed mothers are unlawful, High Court rules

Government policy on restricting childcare resettlement leave (CRL) for jailed mothers is unlawful, the High Court has ruled.

Destination unknown

When should you go offshore and when should you stay at home? John Langan walks us through some common investment structures

Unknown quantity

Patrick Connolly ponders the investment landscape and finds that in 2012 the only real certainty will be uncertainty

Chris Belcher considers the Howard case

Moses LJ attacks 'marking and measuring' of advocates under QASA

Lord Justice Moses has launched a stinging attack on the assessment of criminal advocates by judges proposed under the QASA scheme.

Cameron to consider minimum impact speed for whiplash claims

The prime minister is to suggest introducing a minimum impact speed of 15 mph for accidents resulting in whiplash claims, according to reports in the national newspapers today.

No protection from discrimination for disabled air passengers, court rules

International air travel law on carrier responsibility takes exclusive precedence over English and European rules against disability discrimination, the Court of Appeal has ruled, prompting fears that disabled passengers will not be protected when travelling by air.

New money

What can law firms expect from an external investor? James Holder investigates