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Update: professional negligence

Katie Papworth and Andrew Nixon review developments in professional privilege, valuers' duties and putting a date on damage

APIL Guide to Tripping and Slipping Cases

ISBN: 978-1846612053

What the Hec?

Catherine Burtinshaw joins the mafia

International Criminal Court: Policy, Status and Overview

ISBN: 978-1606927236

Will conspiracies require civil standard of proof

Conspiracies to suppress a will must be proved to the civil, rather than criminal, standard of proof, the High Court has decided.

Law Commission paves way for new comprehensive prenup rules

Opinions remain divided over the benefits of prenups as the Law Commission this week launches a consultation paving the way for the statutory recognition of...

Family firm suggests 'compatibility quiz' for couples contemplating marriage

A leading family law firm is encouraging couples thinking about getting married to complete “a compatibility quiz” before taking the plunge.

Solicitor jailed for encouraging client to intimidate witness

A solicitor has been jailed for 16 months for encouraging a defendant to intimidate a witness waiting to give evidence.