Professional negligence

Articles

22 Jun 2007

Renewing insurance

In anticipation of solicitors' professional indemnity insurance later this year, Michael J Wilson reviews the main issues

22 Jun 2007

Higher standards

Many of the rules in the recently issued Solicitors' Regulation Authority new code of conduct for solictors are based on well-known principles but they take a more direct approach. David Barton explains.

21 Jun 2007

An energy efficient future

Despite teething problems, energy performance certificates will become a critical element of modern days' property ownership, predicts Sandra Banks

25 May 2007

Blameless... but liable

Damage is being done to basic legal principles and logic in the quest for 'justice', say David Liebeck and Alan Langleben

18 May 2007

Under the influence

R v Bree shows the difficulties of judging what is 'consent' and 'rape' after the victim has been drinking, says Paul Tain

13 Apr 2007

A brave new world?

Peter Ashdown-Barr and Chris Lodge examine the benefits of a leaner, ADR-based claims process for personal injury compensation

13 Apr 2007

Safer roads

Tougher driving tests for young drivers are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to curb uninsured drivers. Roger Henderson explains

13 Apr 2007

Fair example

The compensation system needs to be streamlined. But fairness for victims must be paramount, says Richard Langton