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20 Apr 2010

The wrong target

If implemented as they are, Jackson LJ's proposals will shift costs from defendants to claimants and reduce rather than increase access to justice, says Nigel Cooksley QC

15 Apr 2010

British Chiropractic Association drops libel action

The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has abandoned its libel action against science writer Simon Singh, following his outspoken comments in an article for The Guardian.

13 Apr 2010

Anti-file sharer firm denies "oppressive" tactics

A law firm that had targeted file sharers claiming they had unlawfully downloaded copyright-protected material has denied reports that its letters were "oppressive".

13 Apr 2010

Bridging the gap

Further harmonisation of the laws across different jurisdictions is needed to keep up with an increasingly globalised and mobile population, says Grant Howell

6 Apr 2010

Faking it

Jackson LJ's recommendations for costs shifting could lead to an increase in fraudulent RTA claims, which will be detrimental to both genuine claimants and solicitors, warns Karen Rose

6 Apr 2010

Lease of life

A recent judgment on commercial leases may be more advantageous to landlords than first thought, says Geoffrey Wolfarth

30 Mar 2010

New justice disappoints campaigners

Lord Justice Dyson is to become the twelfth Justice of the Supreme Court, the prime minister has announced.

30 Mar 2010

Perfect partners

Referrals between solicitors and financial advisers need not be a one-way street, says Ian Muirhead; in fact, setting up joint ventures could be the first step in a new business strategy made possible under the Legal Services Act