Although not authoritatively decided, damages for personal injury should be recoverable under the Rylands rule, provided the injury arises consequentially upon interference with land, says Mark Pawlowski
As the recession extends its grip over the country East Midlands law firms take a realistic approach to the situation but remain confident they can beat the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports
Often it is necessary to try to de-mystify the court process as much as possible. Often one of the things that worries a client most is where they stand, what they should say to the judge and what they should wear. So, particularly with young or vulnerable defendants, I often go through the whole trial process from arraignment to verdict and what happens if the verdict is guilty. This also helps them ask the question that they don't always want to hear answered: will I go to prison if I am convicted?
Protection for vulnerable adults is under increased scrutiny but what exactly does 'vulnerable' mean, and do the safeguards go far enough, asks David Hewitt
