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End of stenographers prompts concerns for criminal justice

The last Crown Court stenographers will pack away their machines today as a new digital recording system goes live at London's Old Bailey amid concerns that criminal justice will suffer as a result.

Firms should focus on doing the simple things well

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting

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

Kettling will not always be lawful

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

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

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

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

Assessing PSLA damages for mesothelioma victims

The JSB guidelines place too much emphasis on the duration of pain and suffering – a wider range of factors must be considered, says Alan Mckenna