Archive

The contradictory approach to deprivation of liberty

The Court of Appeal and the Strasbourg court are developing inconsistent approaches to the concept 'of consent to confinement 'and deprivation of liberty, 'says David Hewitt

EU leaders in deal on unitary patent system

Cable hails single patent valid across 25 European countries

CAFCASS failures to appoint guardians do not breach children's rights

The question is not one of desirability but one of statutory duty, appeal judges say

Designing success: How your office's design affects BD

Ben Rigby explores how office design affects business development, ?client engagement and talent retention in law firms

Creating the ultimate social media strategy

Julian Summerhayes shares his tips on using Twitter et al to gain a competitive edge

View from the bench | The impact on the judiciary of the Crime and Courts Bill

The formation of a single county court and a family court would significantly change the way judges work, but the details are still a little hazy, says DJ Richard Chapman

Professional negligence update: scope of the duty to clients

Katie Papworth and Sophie Davies discuss recent cases concerning the scope of a professional's duty to its clients

Insolvency update: rent as an insolvency expense

When does rent become an expense of insolvency? 'Denise Fawcett examines 'the latest developments