Commission considers consumer class action regime
Government-sponsored project will seek views on benefits and risks of a new jurisdiction run at 'proportionate cost'.
Grounds for challenging an award
Arbitration.
Court gives clarity on delegation in Mazur
Conduct of litigation.
Fallout from US ruling on 'addiction'
Social media.
Payne Hicks Beach toasts record growth and profits
Venerable Lincoln’s Inn outfit whose partners include feared divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton is growing rapidly amid a strategic overhaul.
In depth: Litigation funders tap private credit market
As more traditional investment sources dry up, litigation funders are seeking to tap the private credit market. But the industry will have to adapt if such capital flows are to endure.
Barrister who collapsed after arriving at court drunk fined £1,000
Bar Standards Board says practitioner has abstained since and received support from chambers.
Court of Appeal clears way for SDT to rehear Dentons money laundering case
Judges agree that an allegation of a breach can only be upheld if the conduct 'is sufficiently serious' - but uphold High Court's decision.
Chabra and the limits of freezing orders
Civil litigation.
Truncheons, trade unions and the law: 100 years since the General Strike
The question of legality emerged surprisingly late in the nine-day national walkout which began a century ago this week.
Useful reference point on Islam and UK law
Naureen Shariff reviews 'Annotated Legal Documents on Islam in Europe: United Kingdom (volume 25)'.
'Too difficult' box?
CILEX's chief executive notes that ‘Mazur has shown that change is possible.’ Most certainly. But likely? Probably not.
Stagger implementation of commonhold, Society advises government
Chancery Lane says members will need time to update systems and upskill to correctly advise on new form of home ownership.
Solicitor's 'extraordinary' error renders loan security void
Borrower successfully cites 400-year-old rule under which altered deeds are rendered void.
Stop promising claims come at no cost, advertising watchdog tells firms
Latest surge in regulatory action against businesses sending misleading messages to potential clients.
PI sector continues to shrink as firm buys up rival
Latest acquisition takes headcount at Express Solicitors to nearly 1,000.
