The Bar

Articles

21 Oct 2008

Northern lights

Jenny Ramage explores the distinctive characteristics that have helped the Northern Circuit maintain its reputation as the UK's second legal centre

21 Oct 2008

Steering VHCC reform in the right direction

LSC's David Keegan talks to Jenny Ramage about where Very High Cost Case reforms went wrong and how it is being put back on the right track

14 Oct 2008

Force their hands

The Forced Marriage Act is seen as a potential minefield for many solicitors, but it is also a much-needed step in the right direction, says Cris McCurley

16 Sept 2008

Update: family law

Setting aside on order for ancillary relief on the basis of non-disclosure is rare but family lawyers should prepare for such unusual occurrence, says Rebecca Cockcroft

16 Sept 2008

Reach across the fence

Neighbour disputes are clogging up the courts according to a senior judge and failing to engage in mediation may result in an unwelcome outcome, says Amanda Morris

18 Aug 2008

Managing change in difficult times

The credit crunch means that to remain profitable law firms must take some hard decisions becoming proactive rather than reactive, says Peter Morgan

22 Jul 2008

Update: personal injury and clinical negligence

Asbestos exposure and lung cancer

22 Jul 2008

Update: local government

Christopher Baker reviews a series of decisions on the liability of local councils