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19 Jan 2007

After the event

Are staged ATE insurance premiums a risky business? asks Amanda Shearer

19 Jan 2007

Why ATE?

After the event insurance has had a bad press, but Brian Dunk says it is a perfectly good way of funding private litigation, provided a few simple principles are followed

19 Jan 2007

Wrongful dismissal

When claiming for wrongful dismissal, should you head for the employment tribunal… or the High Court? Clara Johnson reports

19 Jan 2007

Litigation tactics

Consent orders in civil cases; Monty Trent explains how to avoid some common pitfalls

19 Jan 2007

Companies Act 2006 (3)

In the final article in the series on the Companies Act 2006, Robin Hollington QC, Tim Akkouh and Emily Gillett discuss the new provisions concerning auditors' liability, reporting obligations, electronic communications and the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers

19 Jan 2007

Drawing the line

In boundary disputes where the original conveyance is not clear, the Court of Appeal has ruled that subsequent conduct can be taken into accounts. Daniel Gatty explains

19 Jan 2007

Hospital discharge

Can hospital managers order 'conditional discharge'? Andrew Parsons reports

19 Jan 2007

Geoffrey Vos QC

The chairman of the Bar Council talks about encouraging new entrants into the profession