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Against the clock

Anecdotal evidence suggests solicitors are waiting longer before instructing counsel. But why, and what are the implications for clients, case workers and the courts? Seamus Smyth investigates

A healthy approach

A small dose of cooperation would cure the deadlock in many hospital claims, says Susan Bartfield

DEFRA to consult on English badger cull

DEFRA is to consult within the few weeks on a badger cull in those areas of England suffering the most from bovine TB.

Back to reality

September is now somehow upon us, meaning that the nights will soon be swiftly drawing in, leaves will turn to beautiful autumnal shades of orange and brown and the morning roads will once again be crammed full of Cheshire/Chelsea tractors doing the school run. I will be reclaiming my seat on the tram to read my free newspaper and listen to the radio in a delightful little commuter bubble rather than endure the high blood pressure-inducing traffic jam which my alternative route to work becomes during term time.

Judicial reviews to determine contract awards

The LSC's handling of the award of family and social welfare legal aid contracts faces a tough battle in the courts.

Update: police

The decision to suspend stop-and-search powers is just the tip of the iceberg in a year full of significant developments in police law, writes Sophie Khan

Update: media

Rod Dadak considers the potential reform of defamation and privacy laws, the status of the fair comment defence and a case on qualified privilege involving allegations of police corruption

Finding fault

When does a tort of strict liability require fault? When you're a psychiatric patient, writes Laura Davidson