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Crashing out

The recent case of Casey v Cartwright provides guidance on the circumstances where defendants in low velocity impact claims can rely on their own expert evidence, says Elizabeth Jones, but there are still loopholes

Stephen Friday

The Chairman of the Black Solicitors Network talks about ploughing success back in the community – working with minorities is only one aspect

Thought leader: By Michael Roch, Edge International

Originally From FD Legal magazine vol 1 Issue 1: Welcome to the first edition of FD Legal. The genesis of this publication is highly timely. Law firm profitability remains under continued pressure. And in light of the imminent reforms to the UK legal profession, only law firms that make the right strategic decisions and invest in the right resources will continue to survive and be profitable in the long-term as the market around them changes. The firm's finance director (FD) or equivalent is one of the central figures to help manage these changes.

Star performers

A successful litigation department is not one that has the highest billable hours, says David Higham

Update: repairs

Milton McIntosh discusses obligation to repair, drafting issues, damages, service charge and break clauses

Online shopping

As Christmas looms and online shoppers flex their credit cards, Nigel Miller warns e-traders to avoid non-compliance with distance selling rules

Seeing the light

The Court of Appeal's decision in Regan is a reminder to developers that the courts are prepared to fully enforce rights to light, say Stephen Bickford-Smith and Keith Shaw

Bouncing liability

The Licensing Act 2003 has seen an increase in security requirements for licensed premises. Stephanie Cope examines the implications for parties to personal injury actions involving door supervisors