Determining whether symptoms have been caused by chemical exposure is a complex question for toxicologists. Laura Robinson explains what information practitioners need to provide to get the most out of their expert
Doctors will be protected from suit for evidence they give in court as medical experts, but not where they have acted as advisers outside court. But is this distinction still appropriate, ask William Featherby QC and Henry Charles
Experts can prove invaluable in fraud cases, but practitioners must give them clear instructions and ensure they don't stray from their role, says Stuart Cakebread
DNA can be a vital tool for the CPS in criminal prosecutions, but the defence should bear in mind that this evidence is based on scientific opinion rather than fact and only forms part of the case against the defendant, says Julian Young
Merging or working collaboratively can be a life-saving move for charities facing funding cuts, but it must be planned carefully, warns Catherine Rustomji
The Charity Commission must review its approach to assessing public benefit and give more credit to what independent schools offer the wider community, says Claris D'cruz
With increasing complexity between residency and domicile, practitioners must ensure they understand the international aspects of drafting wills in the UK and overseas or they could face costly disputes, says Saleem Sheikh
