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Should solicitors be able to offer inducements to claimants?

No, says Craig Budsworth, but banning the practice should be just one of the several changes required to banish the 'have-a-go' culture

Prepare for impact: fallout from Jackson to be felt by PI firms this year

?David Johnstone expects 2014 to be make or break for personal injury law firms

The benefits of arbitration in international transaction disputes

The promise of finality in a private environment are just some of the benefits of using arbitration, says John Tackaberry QC FCIArb

When can information be used?

In the absence of consent, anonymisation is the next best alternative, says Tim Smith

The burden of expenses

It is at best misleading and at worst dangerous to suggest gross fees show how successful a firm is, says Martyn Caplan

After initial problems are ironed out, the Family Court will be fit for purpose

April 22 marked the day that the new Family Court came into existence

Technology can only take us so far

Is achieving real results a thing of days gone by, asks Russell Conway

Advance statements are not just a healthcare issue

It is helpful to have a clear lead about how the courts will interpret an individual's right to make decisions before losing capacity, says Ann...