Two recent cases have limited the scope for defendants to obtain relief from court orders, with the courts taking a tougher line on compliance, says Mark Lim
Practitioners appearing in the new tribunals should take time to review the nature and purpose of the amended procedural rules, say Keith Wilding and John Marston as they share their tips for effective and successful advocacy
Adam Herbert explains how the Finance Act 2008 will affect offshore trustees and their advisers, highlighting key issues and exploring some practical solutions
Allowing the police to 'kettle' demonstrators and non-demonstrators alike does not adequately balance the duty to preserve the peace with the rights of the citizen, says Paul Harris
Simon Graham takes a look at some chronologically challenged but revered and, more importantly, still relevant cases, as he explores some of company law's hidden depths
Emily Formby discusses some of the more difficult issues facing practitioners when instructing experts in personal injury claims; including questioning the need to use one, considering the court's control over the process and deciding when or whether to disclose evidence
Experts must be aware of their legal duties when giving evidence both before and during the trial, but solicitors also have a part to play in ensuring the process goes smoothly, says Adam Wilson
The level of damages awarded in spinal injury claims is high and is increasing rapidly, but these figures can only be achieved by selecting the right experts. Paul Paxton considers professionals who could improve the chance of a successful outcome
