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End of the road?

Expert witnesses are protected from being sued for anything they say in court, but a recent case could bring an end to this immunity, say Mark Solon and Julia Roffey

Civil service

While forensic accountants often work on high-profile fraud investigations, their skills can also be used in a wide range of civil actions, say James Stanbury and Mark Jennings

The power of six

As a raft of eco-powers are given the green light, lawyers need to brush up on the new regulations, say Simon Stuttaford and Michael Barlow

Packed off

The death of HIPs is just one of many changes that conveyancers should keep an eye on to ensure they remain competitive and keep up with client demand, says David Parton

Sweet FA

The charities provisions in the new Finance Act are neither fit nor proper, argue Clive Cutbill and Simon Gibb

Courts and legal aid in firing line as MoJ faces massive budget cuts

The Ministry of Justice will have to cut its budget by at least 25 per cent over the next four years over and above its existing commitment to slash spending by £685m, it has emerged.

Trivial defamation claims must be discouraged, says Tugendhat

Seriousness must be central to a claim for libel, the High Court has ruled.

Asda wins reprieve over damaging sweetener claim

Asda has won a temporary reprieve in a claim brought by one of the world's largest Aspartame producers who accused the supermarket chain of misleading consumers about the characteristics of the sweetener.