Tue Feb 23 2010
Keeping track
Cell phone technology is a new area of forensic science but it is already proving a valuable tool for crime investigations and prosecutors, says Paul SandersonExpert witness
Keeping track
Tue Feb 23 2010
New dimensions
Loss 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 ClarkeTue Feb 23 2010
Mistaken identity
Naming 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 CollierTue Feb 23 2010
The pause button
Electronic evidence plays a fundamental role in legal proceedings, but practitioners should consider several factors before instructing an e-evidence specialist, says John OkonkwoTue Feb 23 2010
On the money
Forensic 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 LawlerTue Feb 23 2010
Tried and tested
Experts 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 JacksonTue Feb 02 2010
Update: corporate tax
Paul 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 privilegeMon Feb 01 2010
Vodka wins protection from VODKAT
Diageo, producer of Smirnoff vodka, has won a High Court passing off action against the producers of VODKAT, a mixture of vodka and fermented alcohol.