Issue: Vol 165, Issue 7649

Warren Collins explores the legal implications of medical deterioration in brain injury cases

Adjusting to the legal aid cuts might be the new normal, says Roger Smith

Laura Tweedy examines the changing scope of private sector licensing

When does a contractual retainer arise & when does legal advice privilege apply, asks David Burrows

Nzolameso v Westminster City Council [2015] UKSC 22, [2015] All ER (D) 35 (Apr)

Termination & its consequences. Chris Nillesen reports

Webb v Liverpool Womens’ NHS Foundation Trust [2015] EWHC 449 (QB), [2015] All ER (D) 39 (Apr)

Don’t settle for less, says Adam Short

Manea v Institutia Prefectului judetul Brasov—Serviciul Public Comunitar Regim de Permise de Conducere si Inmatriculare a Vehiculelor C-76/14, [2015] All ER (D) 75 (Apr)

Dominic Regan places judges on the naughty step