Expert witness

Articles

15 Sept 2009

Taking a gamble

The decision to uphold national legislation restricting internet gambling to a national monopoly is not consistent with the ideals of a single market, says Paul Stanley NO

15 Sept 2009

Leading the way

Firms should embrace the LDP model and recognise the benefits of bringing in non-lawyer professionals with the right skills and knowledge to manage a business, says Viv Williams

8 Sept 2009

All will be revealed

When is disclosing information about prosecution witnesses' previous convictions justified, asks David Rhodes

7 Jul 2009

Court of Appeal ruling moves pre-nups in position of “greater magnetic force”

The Court of Appeal has reduced a £5.8m divorce pay-out by a German heiress to her former husband to a lump sum about a fifth of the original award, in a decision anticipating full enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements.

7 Jul 2009

Staying on the right side

Tony Guise discusses how solicitors can manage referrals properly to avoid the wrath of the regulator

30 Jun 2009

Pick and choose

The level of damages awarded in spinal injury claims is high and is increasing rapidly, but these figures can only be achieved by selecting the right experts. Paul Paxton considers professionals who could improve the chance of a successful outcome

16 Jun 2009

East Anglia: all change

Despite escaping the worst effects of the downturn, changes in the legal and economic climate have encouraged East Anglia firms to review their strategies and explore new avenues to prosperity. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

16 Jun 2009

Medical attention

With the number of experts willing to take on medico-legal work falling, and those that do failing to keep up to date with their area of expertise, solicitors should think carefully before instructing them, says DJ David Oldham