Courts, Tribunals & Judiciary

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Harm caused to victims of theft made central to sentencing decisions

Comprehensive guidance will help courts to sentence offenders for all types of theft in the interests of justice

Chocolate wars

Ben Scarfield discusses Nestlé's attempt to register a three-dimensional trade mark ?and considers which aspects of their goods brands are able to protect

The role of expert reconstruction evidence

When can reconstruction evidence assist in road traffic accident claims, and when does the expert risk usurping the trial judge, asks Roger Cooper

FDAs and FRDs: Tips for practitioners

Aim to define the issues and save costs, and be prepared for the judge to push the parties further than you might have anticipated, advises District Judge Julie Exton

Social media perils: Prevention by care

Proudman's and Carter-Silk's exchange is a reminder ?of lessons in defamation and the pitfalls of online profile building, writes Nii Anteson

Family practitioners urged to show greater diligence on divorce centres' first anniversary

Basic checks could save time, money, and increase client satisfaction, says Tony Roe

Gender pay gap

Survey reveals that large UK organisations are concerned about publishing their gender pay gap

JAG to consult on 'minor changes' to QASA

Legal regulators take court recommendations into account in new consultation