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EU briefing | Reframing the European court's jurisdiction

The Luxembourg court will not get involved in the resolution of hypothetical or frivolous cases, but better still it should make clear its jurisdiction depends solely on whether a reference raises a question of interpretation of European Union law, says Paul Stanley QC

Folk law | Don't spare the rod

It was only 64 years ago that all forms of judicial corporal punishment were abolished in Britain. Andrew Lugger reports

Workshop: Public law: cross-examination in judicial review proceedings

As an exceptional step in judicial review proceedings, an application for cross-examination must show it is necessary 'for the claim to be determined fairly and justly, 'says Richard Honey

The developing scope of constructive 'common intention' trusts

The courts have been wary of allowing litigants in property disputes'to import the principles set out in Jones in respect of cohabitation but 'already there are signs that this approach may not be set in stone, '

Complaints | Taking a common sense approach

Handling complaints is largely a matter of common sense 'but a systematic approach will help minimise the risk, 'says Michelle Garlick

Regulatory watch | Are solicitors still members of a profession?

David Morgan

Striking out exaggerated claims

By allowing a claimant who lied about the extent of his injuries to keep the damages ?he was awarded for the genuine element of his claim the Supreme Court is making ?defendants rely on less predictable alternatives to combat insurance fraud. ?Nick Atkins and Charlie Clarke-Jervoise report

Update | Consumer: credit ratings agencies' duty of care

Bryan Nott assesses the extent to which credit ratings agencies owe a duty of care 'to consumers and other cases involving individuals with credit difficulties