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Compensating victims of terror

Damian Horan argues that it is essential the government treat all those affected by terrorism equitably, regardless of the form of terror used against them

Laws allowing 'unpredictably high' libel damages awards breach press freedom

Rules preventing judges from giving juries detailed directions breach article 10 ECHR, says Strasbourg court

A recognised body of derivatives expertise

Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan considers the case of Darby Properties which has put the spotlight on the admissibility of expert evidence in banking litigation

McKenzie Friends tread 'fine line' providing non-legal advice

What it means to conduct litigation is not clear, researchers find

Cock-up, not conspiracy: preparing budgets and bills

Master Whalan's decision in Jago confirms the need for budgets and bills to be prepared by a costs lawyer, explains Paul Bracewell

Turning over pebbles: when to stop seeking disclosure and make an offer instead

There comes a point when there has to be clear advice to the client that absent any soundly based dispute of fact, the FDR should be the final hearing, urges District Judge Howard Kemp

No deal for HBOS over loss of business reputation?

Stuart Benzie considers whether a claim for loss of reputation can result in a payment of damages before the court

Further erosion of legal professional privilege

Following Eurasian, a combination of fact finding with legal advice may enable a client to claim privilege, suggest Gavin Foggo and Veronique Bergau