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Indemnity costs for claimants who unjustifiably withdrew from settling

Overriding objective to resolve cases at proportionate cost applies to lawyers, not just courts, Akenhead J says

Sussex firm claims first High Court injunction over misuse of LinkedIn

Publisher granted control of LinkedIn groups set up to help rival business

Resting on their laurels

Clients should not dismiss holding a rising income in retirement, and there's no turning back if they buy an annuity, says Andy James

Does Taser use breach fundamental human rights?

There needs to be a syncronisation of traning for police across the country before Taser use can be regulated properly, says Sophie Khan

Restaurant did not discriminate by refusing to act as takeaway

The services 'are distinct from one another', appeal judges rule

Get to the point

You can't market private client services in a roundabout way, says Douglas McPherson

Civil conduct | In praise of independent arbitration proceedings

Colin Gibson welcomes the Supreme Court decision providing clear support for arbitration clauses choosing England as the dispute resolution centre

Special rules needed for litigants in person, judges say

Courts could opt for 'more inquisitorial form of process'