The conflict between the need to comply with the new practice direction on pre-action conduct and the duty to serve clients' best interests could make efficient dispute resolution more difficult to achieve, says James Maton
The court's reaction against the 'cotton wool' culture in Orchard will make it difficult for schools to argue that children can be held negligent when playing in a designated play area, says Kris Lines
The courts are reluctant to re-open financial settlements, so what are the options for spouses left out of pocket when asset values drop, asks Sarah Whitten
The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) is the preeminent voluntary organisation devoted to women lawyers' interests in the US and is engaged in programming and activities designed to identify solutions to the problems women lawyers face in the profession.
Although not authoritatively decided, damages for personal injury should be recoverable under the Rylands rule, provided the injury arises consequentially upon interference with land, says Mark Pawlowski
As the recession extends its grip over the country East Midlands law firms take a realistic approach to the situation but remain confident they can beat the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
