Courts, Tribunals & Judiciary

Articles

15 Dec 2015

E-litigation: Challenges and opportunities ahead

A new IT infrastructure will allow the courts to focus on more proactive case management, reducing the time from case initiation to final determination, writes Jim Leason

11 Dec 2015

Trump card or turkey?

One of the defining characteristics of the American dream is that anyone can grow up to be president of the United States. Unfortunately, that includes Donald Trump.

10 Dec 2015

Costs issues in 2015

Claimants and litigators struggling with increased court fees and a faltering civil justice system are unlikely to get any relief in 2016, writes Sue Nash

8 Dec 2015

David Miranda: Court of Appeal to hear 'counter terrorism powers' case

Bringing journalism within the ambit of 'terrorism' could have 'chilling effect' on freedom of expression, say lawyers

8 Dec 2015

Clinical negligence 'round-up

Dr Jock Mackenzie provides an overview of recent case law, ?including a decision on the liability of A&E receptionists and ?claims regarding negligent treatment in childbirth

8 Dec 2015

A victory for substance 'over form

The decision in Bank of Cyprus broadens the principles which determine whether equitable subrogation is the appropriate remedy for unjust enrichment, writes Rupert Cohen

8 Dec 2015

Small claims, big issues

Matt Waszak considers the recent judgments in A v Royal Mail Group ?and its impact on the recovery of ?ATE premiums and success fees ?by claimant solicitors

7 Dec 2015

Gay couple's international custody battle to be decided by Supreme Court

Top court to clarify law with far-reaching impact, says intervener lawyer