15 Sept 2006Second chance tribunalLitigation in the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal after Sinclair Gardens may become more uncertain, but Laura Collignon welcomes the pragmatic approach.
25 Aug 2006Second thoughtsThe House of Lords' decision in Celtec has important practical implications for secondment arrangements. Dr John McMullen reports
25 Aug 2006Madonna complexBy reversing the Court of Appeal's judgment in Re G (children), the Lords have marginalised the weaker parent, says Elizabeth Woodcraft
18 Aug 2006North-east: few lawyers but still growingThe North-east may have fewer lawyers than other regions, but, as Andrew Towler reports, the work is still flooding in
18 Aug 2006Illegal cohabitantsA recent ruling could herald a radical change to the assessment of dependency claims by foreign nationals overstaying in Britain. Philip Noble reports
11 Aug 2006No prejudiceTim Akkouh and Emily Gillett discuss Bradford & Bingley v Rashid and 'without prejudice'
11 Aug 2006CICA: it's criminalUnder CICA, the injured citizen is still losing out on fair compensation. Ian Bailey calls for urgent reform
11 Aug 2006Getting disclosureCoroners should remain free to make appropriate orders due to their unique role and new legislation should strengthen their powers. Simon Jackson QC reports