Procedures

Articles

3 Mar 2009

Update: crime

Ian Harris and Christopher Gutteridge discuss the latest cases, including the problems with accepting cautions too readily, relying on hearsay evidence, the tougher approach to sentencing burglars, and the new dangerousness provisions

3 Mar 2009

All roads lead to Rome

Firms are still seeing a healthy stream of travel and holiday claims, but recent cases and new legislation of have created further uncertainty. Jenny Ramage reports

3 Mar 2009

Rage against the machine

The possibility for aggrieved customers to bring harassment claims against large corporations should encourage companies to take responsibility for their actions and stop sending threatening automated correspondence says Tom Collins

3 Mar 2009

A people's court

The new tribunals system is intended to put appellants and respondents on an equal footing but its formality could be more intimidating for all, says Keith Wilding

24 Feb 2009

Cracking down on disruption

Premises closure orders are a powerful new weapon for local authorities in the battle against anti-social behaviour, say Kelvin Rutledge and Kuljit Bhogal

17 Feb 2009

Fiduciary duties on trial

While trustees are being encouraged to review and diversify investments, they must adhere to their duty to seek professional advice, says David Crozier

17 Feb 2009

Update: road traffic

Robert Sprotson and Anjali Krishnan review the latest developments including liability of drivers of emergency vehicles, speeding penalties, use of mobile phones, dangerous driving, and the evidential basis for apportioning liability

17 Feb 2009

Questioning the courts

Lawyers shouldn't be afraid of challenging court decisions where their clients' rights are concerned, says Benjamin Newton