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CICA: it's criminal

CICA: it's criminal

Under CICA, the injured citizen is still losing out on fair compensation. Ian Bailey calls for urgent reform
Getting disclosure

Getting disclosure

Coroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports
Poisoned chalice

Poisoned chalice

Extending the 'polluter pays' principle to statutory successors of the original land owner could have dramatic implications for utilities, say Justine Thornton and Martin Edwards
In possession

In possession

Kelvin Rutledge and Genevieve Screeche-Powell report on new Court of Appeal guidance on applications for suspended possession orders
Not so fine

Not so fine

New enforcement powers for the collection of fines threaten individual rights, says Alan Murdie
Blogging: the law

Blogging: the law

Having established that blogging was good for your practice, Justin Patten examines the legal implications
Leave lawyers in

Leave lawyers in

Rehabilitation is good, but it must not be used in sly attempts to save on legal costs, says Tony Goff
Solomon's judgment

Solomon's judgment

The Official Solicitor's costs in representing a patient's best interests can be significant. Claire Bentley and Tracey Lucas review the 'usual order' for contributions