3 Jun 2008The difficult science of parentage identificationParentage identification is required in an increasing number of cases, in particular those brought under the Children Act 1989, says Noel Arnold
3 Jun 2008Choosing the bestDo not treat your firm's website like a second-rate flyer, says Russell Conway
2 Jun 2008There is no substitute for qualified expertsStephen Ashcroft advises claimant lawyers to obtain financial analysis from experts to protect themselves against professional indemnity issues
2 Jun 2008Government's response must be worth the waitAs we await the response to the Consultation Paper, Amanda Stevens assesses the improvements that can be made on the claims process
2 Jun 2008Catastrophic injuries are best left to expertsNon-specialists should be wary of tackling catastrophic injury claims, as illustrated by a recent case that resulted in a record-breaking structured settlement for a road accident victim, says Ben Townsend, a partner at Stewarts
27 May 2008Update: employment Sue Ashtiany reviews the latest cases on discrimination in the workplace, including victimisation and harassment
27 May 2008Civil litigation briefGordon Exall looks at the procedure and guidelines governing the transfer of actions from the county court to the Technology and Construction Court
27 May 2008Pays to be reasonableSimply agreeing to mediation is no guarantee of protection against costs. Parties must ensure they do not make unrealistic claims, says Tom Collins