Archive

Raising the bar

Radical proposals to raise the small claims threshold and introduce compulsory mediation appear to simplify the system and save parties money, but do they hold up to closer scrutiny? Ben Ashworth investigates

Recovery position

Concerns are mounting over the proposal to ban the recoverability of ATE premiums, but it may not be as damaging as its critics say, argues Tim Roberts

Compare the market

How will a non-recoverable regime affect the before and after-the-event insurance markets? Helen Smith reports

On the shelf

Despite Jackson LJ's insistence that his recommendations come as a package, the government has chosen not to implement them all just yet. Gavin Foggo and Molly Ahmed examine what's been put on hold

Update: IP/IT

Susan Singleton reviews cases on what is protected by copyright and liability of internet service providers

Update: immigration

Jane Coker considers cases on students appealing points based system decisions and takes a look at rights of appeal

In your interest

With the Court Funds Rules 2011 about to come into force, DJ Richard Chapman mulls over interest rates

Assessing costs

Sam Ewing explores how to ensure costs estimates in contentious probate cases are as realistic as possible