Archive

From bad to worse

Serious case reviews have proved inadequate at protecting children from abuse, says Finola Moss as she argues for responsibility to be handed back to professional social workers

Pearls of wisdom

It is time the government acted on recommendations to reform insurance law, says Peter Tyldesley

Needs must

Clear identification of your client's requirements and budget is the safest way of preventing the risk of negligence claims, says Graham Cunningham

Class conflict

Could the Supreme Court's decision to refuse a teacher legal representation at his disciplinary hearing be at odds with the government's proposed education reforms? Thom Dyke reports

Reporting to the client

John Coulter explains why a report should be an essential part of your conveyancing procedure

Update: children

Noel Arnold reviews waiving privilege in care proceedings, wrongful removal of a child from the primary carer, the correct procedure for without notice applications and placement options for children

Update: estate planning

Helen Bryant considers the legal rights of testators' children, including cases on provision for an adult child, rectification and international estates

Search results

Can jurors safely conduct internet research? Benjamin Newton investigates