Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7450

The Segway has come of age, after a judge officially announced that it is a “motor vehicle” and should not be ridden on the pavement.

An “accident app” has been created to gather relevant evidence of an incident including witness statements, photographs and audio recordings.

Barristers may have to share responsibility for the management of chambers under the Bar Standards Board’s consultation paper on the proposed new Code of Conduct, published last week.

Law firms are searching for loans to cope with an “unprecedented” cashflow squeeze ahead of the 31 January tax deadline.