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Calculating damages in claims for asbestos-related conditions

Vijay Ganapathy considers the positive developments for claimants following Carder and whether the Supreme Court will overturn the much-criticised Cookson principle

Obligations of company directors

A recent case demonstrates that even where the board of directors is acting within its power, it is still subject to the 'proper purpose' rule, writes Jonathan Silverman

Two new obstacles to public law challenges

Robert McCracken QC discusses discretion after Champion and the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

Trade Union Bill risks seeming like overkill

Sean Jones QC catches up with legislative developments affecting employment lawyers, including the national living wage and voting restrictions for trade unions

The SRA needs to clarify its decision-making process

The 'recent decisions' section of the SRA website shows a concerning disconnect between actions and consequences, says Martina Hogg

Trial by media

Paul Gambaccini talks to SJ about his experiences of police bail, tabloid feeding frenzies, and the rise of the reputation lawyer

The Solicitors' Journal – February 26, 1949

When the Legal Aid and Advice Bill enters upon the Committee Stage, the members of the committee will have the benefit of a great deal of informed comment which has appeared in the columns of the professional and lay Press during the last two months.

Lay all your cards on the table and avert risk

Succession planning and technology are just two of the issues that see tension levels rise in any boardroom, writes Helen Clayton