Reality televisionJustin Michaelson and Adam Pollack consider whether the recent media phone-in scandals may encourage greater use of British “class actionâ€
Civil litigation briefThis month Gordon Exall takes a detailed look at the rules relating to amending parties after the expiry of the limitation period
Life in crimeFrancis FitzGibbon explains that the IPP regime may have the opposite effect to what was intended
Update: local governmentChristopher Baker considers the new model code of conduct for members, bias and pre-determination, and negligence liability and human rights
Statute barredAdrian Oliver considers the conflicting approach of the Law Lords when a litigant faces the prospect of being denied access to the court system
Picking up the billShould shareholders' interests take precedence over the polluter-pays principle? Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the aftermath of the Transco decision
Penalties on car rental agreementsMark Pawlowski considers a recent ruling on the distinction between penalties and liquidated damages in the context of a car hire agreement
Finding a place in the new legal marketThe Carter reforms will not necessarily lead to the supersizing of legal aid firms, argues Penny Owston
