22 Dec 2010DAS attacks Jackson LJ for 'political' judgmentDAS, the UK's biggest legal expenses insurer, has launched an outspoken attack on Lord Justice Jackson, who earlier this month accused litigation specialists Stewarts Law of claiming a “grotesque†success fee from a disabled client's damages.
21 Dec 2010Virtual courts pilot fails to deliver improvements to criminal justice systemThe virtual courts pilot has proved disappointingly costly despite promising aspects, the initial evaluation report has revealed.
13 Dec 2010Clarke 'astonished' by lack of controversy over sentencing plansJustice secretary Ken Clarke has said he was “astonished†by the lack of controversy in parliament over his plans to transform criminal justice.
13 Dec 2010Identity charadeWithout the support of prosecutors, the Corporate Manslaughter Act was dead on arrival, argues Jonathan Grimes
15 Nov 2010Money spinningThe Young report is fundamentally flawed but at least it takes Jackson into account, argue Professor John Peysner and Dr Angus Nurse
1 Nov 2010LSC settles social welfare judicial reviewLeeds firm Davies Gore Lomax has settled a judicial review of the social welfare tender with the LSC.
19 Oct 2010First corporate manslaughter trial may be scuppered by director's poor health The first ever trial of a company charged with offences under the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 may not go ahead, Solicitors Journal has learned.
19 Oct 2010Lawyers disappointed by Young reportPersonal injury lawyers have given a mixed response to Lord Young's report on the operation of health and safety laws.