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North-east: few lawyers but still growing

The North-east may have fewer lawyers than other regions, but, as Andrew Towler reports, the work is still flooding in

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

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

CICA: it's criminal

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

No prejudice

Tim Akkouh and Emily Gillett discuss Bradford & Bingley v Rashid and 'without prejudice'

Blogging: the law

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

Not so fine

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

In possession

Kelvin Rutledge and Genevieve Screeche-Powell report on new Court of Appeal guidance on applications for suspended possession orders