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Copycat fraud in the workplace

Fraud has, unfortunately, been a feature of personal injury claims since the Railway Passenger Assurance Company underwrote the first accident insurance policy in the late 19th century, and Lord Hershell's assessment of the existence of fraud in Derry v Peek [1889]

Ignorantia juris non excusat

UK business must be prepared as prosecutors begin to flex their muscles, warns Christopher Burt

A lamentable tale of case summaries

A clear and concise case summary will save judges time and frustration, says District Judge Nigel Law

The Cohabitation Rights Bill: Where are we now?

As the number of cohabiting couples increases, Carla Ditz considers whether new legislation will provide these families with adequate legal protection

Preparation of an expert is expert preparation

In SJ 159/17, former dental expert witness Michael Young gave excellent advice on nurturing relationships between solicitors and expert witnesses through teamwork and communication, in his article 'Getting the best from your expert'.

Drafting wills after Ilott v Mitson

John Bunker asks how clients can best secure their testamentary freedom

Mayer Brown doubles legal apprentice intake in inaugural year

'Extremely high' calibre of applicants leads global firm to increase articled apprenticeship scheme

An expensive day in court

Richard Thomas considers the rationale of the government in respect of access to justice for SMEs