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Will the polluter finally pay the price?

The Court of Appeal will no longer be able to overturn tough fines for environmental offenders, explains Dr Paul Stookes

How much is enough? Contractors' and consultants' PII

Solicitors can give useful guidance to clients about professional indemnity insurance levels, even if they cannot make commercial judgements, says Chris Holwell

Hearts are crying for Amal, too

For some, the only consolation in not being Mrs Clooney is knowing your firm won't have to reinvest in its website, explains Kate Davies

Grumpy reflections from the personal injury Bar

The courts have a lot to answer for, believes Julian Benson, as he ponders life post Mitchell

Criminal law and social media

Prosecuting social media offences under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 is dangerous and wrong, say Sara Mansoori and Eloise Le Santo

Lawyers warn on crackdown of banking bonuses

Proposals may 'adversely impact' on London's appeal as an international financial centre

The Bar: white, male, middle class

The Bar remains dominated by those from a certain socio-economic background, with the expense of training the greatest obstacle to entry, says James Robottom

Is direct access a help or a hindrance?

Increased enfranchisement versus vexatious allegations, founding father Marc Beaumont considers the pros and cons of the public access scheme ten years on