Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7395

Solicitors who provide legal aid services are among the worst paid in the public sector, according to a survey by The Guardian newspaper.

Chambers are being encouraged to become “Friends in Law”, a scheme launched by the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit this month to encourage sets of chambers to contribute to pro bono work.

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new details on liberalising legal services.

Greater use of computer-generated evidence has caused the number of expert witnesses in computer and information technology (IT) cases to soar by 49% in the last five years.

Louca v A German Judicial Authority, [2009] UKSC 4

Al Rawi and others v The Security Service and others [2009] EWHC 2959 (QB)

Solicitors & barristers allowed to form businesses, after extensive consulation

In-house lawyers admit to being foxed when it comes to handling data for litigation or regulatory purposes.

Maximum penalty for bribery increases from seven to 10 years’ imprisonment

The banks have won a surprise victory in their high profile legal battle over unauthorised overdraft charges.