Expert witness

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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 Lawler

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 Jackson

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 privilege

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.

Jackson LJ backs contingency fees and costs shifting in favour of claimants

Lord Justice Jackson has backed the introduction of contingency fees in England and Wales, while severely limiting the usefulness of conditional fees.

Jackson LJ's call for referral fee ban "misjudged"

One of the UK's leading referral networks has said the proposal in the Jackson review to ban referral fees was "misjduged".

Jackson report: out with CFAs, in with contingency fees

Lord Justice Jackson's eagerly anticipated report proposes radical changes to civil litigation costs rules, including the limiting of conditional fee agreements and the introduction of contingency fees.

Strasbourg rules stop and search powers unlawful

Two protestors stopped and searched by police while on their way to an arms fair have won their case that their privacy rights have been breached.