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At crisis point

Splitting the criminal and civil legal aid budget could be useful, but Sir Ian Magee must also consider other problems with the system if he is to save it from collapsing entirely, warns Russell Conway

Advances in technology will change justice system, says Lord Chief Justice

The way some of the elements of the justice system work are likely to adapt to technological progress, the Lord Chief Justice has said.

Family lawyers' dismay at latest legal aid fee schemes

Legal aid solicitors have expressed dismay and frustration at the latest government fee schemes for family work.

Shifting gears

The large amount of financial litigation that is likely to arise out of the recession will take a different form from previous litigation, creating new challenges for practitioners, say John McGhee QC and Alec McCluskey

Strength in numbers

The South East Circuit is an influential representative body whose reputation and success is down to effective delegation, close connections and collaborative problem solving. Jenny Ramage reports

Within reason

In claims for possession, landlords should consider factors of reasonableness and proportionality to ensure those at risk of losing their homes are treated fairly, says Adam Fullwood

Direct line

The jurisdiction of the English courts to deal with claims involving English tourists injured in EU member states has been firmly established, but practitioners must ensure a direct claim against the insurer is possible, says Alejandra Hormaeche

Last resort

Sedation should only be used to transport an objecting incapacitated person elsewhere when it is the least restrictive way to protect them from foreseeable harm, says Laura Davidson