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Chris Belcher considers the Howard case

Moses LJ attacks 'marking and measuring' of advocates under QASA

Lord Justice Moses has launched a stinging attack on the assessment of criminal advocates by judges proposed under the QASA scheme.

Cameron to consider minimum impact speed for whiplash claims

The prime minister is to suggest introducing a minimum impact speed of 15 mph for accidents resulting in whiplash claims, according to reports in the national newspapers today.

No protection from discrimination for disabled air passengers, court rules

International air travel law on carrier responsibility takes exclusive precedence over English and European rules against disability discrimination, the Court of Appeal has ruled, prompting fears that disabled passengers will not be protected when travelling by air.

Efficiency drive

Becoming a compliance officer is a daunting prospect for many, so how can you best prepare for the role and what should you expect? Brian Rogers reports

New money

What can law firms expect from an external investor? James Holder investigates

Climate change

Investors need to be patient if they are to capitalise fully on the shift in economic power from west to east, cautions Rupert Elwes

Man who worked in Libya was employed in UK, Supreme Court says

An accounts manager who worked in Libya, and whose manager was based in Cairo, was employed in the UK and could claim unfair dismissal, the Supreme Court has ruled.