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Government reminded of rule of law in Supreme Court decision quashing tribunal fees

Employment tribunal fees had made access to justice unaffordable, justices say

Cross-border jurisdictions problematic for privilege

Different concepts of 'privilege' can present challenges, but there are a few steps that can bring some predictability, say Colin Passmore and Alexandra Webster

Do you need protection from an obsessive LIP?

Jonathan Fozard explains how solicitors can protect their clients from troublesome LIPs

Making the most of privilege

Not all documents prepared by lawyers can benefit from protection unless there is a clear indication of a qualitative legal assessment for advice purposes, warns Caroline Field

A whirlwind six months

Georgina Squire reflects on the groundbreaking judgments and procedural changes litigators have had to get to grips with and looks ahead to the possible impact of Brexit

Reforming civil procedure

Nigel Sanders, Anna Johnson, and Vanessa Opoku highlight the sea change in Jersey's dispute resolution process that brings it more in line with England and Wales' CPR

The new era post of professional liability

Lawyers should be concerned, when negotiating the terms of a retainer, to make the scope of their duty clear, explains Georgina Squire

The invisible export

Competition between the international commercial courts of London and Dubai looks set to continue in the new global market, writes Rupert Reed QC