Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7381

At a time of heightened public concern about issues concerning child protection, it is more important than ever, and clearly in the public interest, that those solicitors and barristers with expertise in representing the interests of vulnerable families and children are not driven away from undertaking this work.

Is the most recent attack on the Burqa a sign of religious hostility behind a veil of liberalism? asks Tim Welch

In an increasingly super-sized world, it is refreshing, and surprising, to find something that has got slimmer. The fifth edition of Michael Fordham QC’s now-seminal Judicial Review Handbook has achieved that rare distinction

Complexity & market turmoil could fuel an increase in jurisdiction battles, say Nick Marsh
& Amanda Howe

House of Lords closes with landmark ruling on assisted suicide

"Toxic soup" judgment highlights potential for litigation years after original incident

The recession has led to a 22% rise in unfair dismissal conciliation cases, according to Acas’ annual report for 2008–09.

Child abuse claims will be easier to bring following a landmark Court of Appeal decision to lift the limitation barrier for two claimants.

Lawyers & law firms need to adapt to meet the needs of a more demanding client base, says Tony Williams

The annual report of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has shown that the consumer organisation fell victim to an alleged fraud of £250,000.