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13 Sept 2010

It ain't over 'til the DJ sings

So, you believe you've brought the litigation to an end? Think again, says DJ Tim Jenkins

10 Sept 2010

Firm loses legal aid judicial review

A London firm specialising in immigration law this morning lost its judicial review challenge to the LSC's civil contract tender round at the Court of Appeal.

9 Sept 2010

Boundary dispute edges towards Supreme Court

The dispute opposing two neighbours over the boundary line separating their properties could be heard by the Supreme Court, Solicitors Journal has learned.

8 Sept 2010

DPP backs 'second degree murder' charge

Keir Starmer QC, the DPP, has said he backs the introduction of a US-style second degree murder charge.

7 Sept 2010

Netting assets

When it comes to litigation against a company in liquidation, just how long is insolvency's arm? Elspeth Talbot Rice QC and Edward Cumming report

7 Sept 2010

Seismic shift

With Jackson LJ's shake-up of civil litigation costs looming large on the horizon, a new legal landscape beckons, writes Martin Farber

7 Sept 2010

Against the clock

Anecdotal evidence suggests solicitors are waiting longer before instructing counsel. But why, and what are the implications for clients, case workers and the courts? Seamus Smyth investigates

7 Sept 2010

A healthy approach

A small dose of cooperation would cure the deadlock in many hospital claims, says Susan Bartfield