11 Apr 2017Litigation funding maturesThird-party backing is no longer just for David vs Goliath legal battles, explains Patrick Walsh
11 Apr 2017Serious harm in the Twitter 'Wild West'Defendants are better off settling than arguing over lack of serious harm, says Andrew Pavlovic
7 Apr 2017Frankfurt eyes London's commercial litigation crownBrexit uncertainty, an underfunded civil justice system, and a less diverse judiciary are causes for concern
4 Apr 2017Limited appeal of limited retainersEven if care is taken to construct clear limits to a retainer, they may not withstand intense judicial scrutiny, warn Francesca Kaye and Ricky Cella
17 Mar 2017Litigation-averse Hopkins 'very likely' to appeal libel ruling'A whole new world of defamation law has been opened up'
15 Mar 2017BSB: Direct access 'working well' but no room for complacencyRegulator's research finds barriers to schemes and 'poor service' from barristers
7 Mar 2017Jackson LJ considering 'intermediate' litigation trackCosts shifting is 'a two-edged sword' that both promotes and inhibits access to justice, says judge
7 Mar 2017Conspiracy cases and jurisdictionIn JSC BTA Bank, the Court of Appeal has provided further guidance on the rules regarding jurisdiction, writes Richard Foss