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Defective product legislation offers a faster alternative to negligence claims

A fire caused by a defective product at Richard Barr's cottage made our regular chronicler take a closer look at the Consumer Protection Act

The end of 'supermarket' banking

The clampdown on PPI mis-selling confirms that the banks owe a higher standard of care to their customers than that expected at the checkout, say Laura Jenkins and Paul de Villiers

Counting the pennies

With the rise in spouses at risk of bankruptcy, divorce lawyers should make sure they are conversant with personal insolvency rules, says Claire Reid

Kettling will not always be lawful

Recent cases reinforce the proposition that police containment must only be used in exceptional circumstances, says Sophie Khan

We must end the scandalous treatment of young lawyers

The legal profession is notorious for its lack of a support system – and it is would-be lawyers who are bearing the brunt, says Felix

Torture, treachery and the Tower of London

William of Normandy erected the White Tower after the battle of Hastings in 1066 as a demonstrative act of power over his newly conquered country. Since its original construction, the tower has been extended and adapted for many purposes including: a state prison, an armoury, a mint, a menagerie and a home for the crown jewels. But it is the tower's use as a prison with the grim scenes of torture and death that capture the imagination of the hundreds of thousands who visit it each year.

Captivated clients: Creating a fun legal training programme

Partner Adam Rose shares how he created a fun client training programme at Berwin Leighton Paisner

Selection policy

Peter Hartley-Jones explains how the OPG's review of panel deputies in 2011 has led to real improvements