Tue Feb 23 2010Keeping trackCell phone technology is a new area of forensic science but it is already proving a valuable tool for crime investigations and prosecutors, says Paul Sanderson
Tue Feb 23 2010New dimensionsLoss adjusters will consider a multitude of factors when acting as expert witnesses in subrogation claims, and provided they do not stray outside their remit of expertise they can add a useful dimension to the process, says Nigel Clarke
Tue Feb 23 2010Mistaken identityNaming expert witnesses in family proceedings could prove detrimental to a case, and solicitors should give careful consideration to the problems to which it may give rise, says Charlotte Collier
Tue Feb 23 2010The pause buttonElectronic evidence plays a fundamental role in legal proceedings, but practitioners should consider several factors before instructing an e-evidence specialist, says John Okonkwo
Tue Feb 23 2010On the moneyForensic accountants can play a valuable role in cases involving financial settlement, but practitioners must ensure they are used correctly to avoid potential difficulties, says David Lawler
Tue Feb 23 2010Tried and testedExperts are likely to be used more regularly in health and safety cases, but the quality of so-called ‘consultants' must be thoroughly tested to ensure the right expert is selected, says Andrew Jackson
Tue Feb 02 2010Update: corporate taxPaul Christian discusses VAT on deposits paid in ‘golden brick' arrangements, acquisition of buildings by charities, costs incurred on the sale of shares and legal professional privilege
Mon Feb 01 2010Vodka wins protection from VODKATDiageo, producer of Smirnoff vodka, has won a High Court passing off action against the producers of VODKAT, a mixture of vodka and fermented alcohol.