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21 Mar 2011

Fair point

John Cooper QC uncovers the difficulties vulnerable defendants face when trying to obtain funding for an intermediary, and explains what you can do to ensure their right to a fair trial isn't breached

21 Mar 2011

Premium prices

Can insurers bringing a subrogated claim recover a success fee? Shirley Denyer and Raj Patel report

21 Mar 2011

Update: commercial contracts

Mark Lucas considers the impact of the Bribery Act 2010 on solicitors' practices and commercial contracts

21 Mar 2011

Don't squash the frogs

“The frogs?” The armed police officer looked bemused. “What do you mean 'don't squash the frogs'?”

21 Mar 2011

Radio gaga

Marilyn Stowe offers her hard-won survival guide for going on air

21 Mar 2011

Update: crime

Ian Harris and David Birrell discuss tweeting in court, admissibility in the magistrates' courts and changes to Crown Court fees

17 Mar 2011

MoJ playing 'fast and loose' with impact of legal aid cuts

The Ministry of Justice has been accused of playing “fast and loose” with the figures behind its civil legal aid cuts and underestimating the number of victims by more than 150,000.

14 Mar 2011

Tighter criminal background checks for ABS applicants

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is set to introduce tighter ownership suitability requirements for alternative business structures to minimise the risk of criminals getting involved in ABSs, the regulator has confirmed.