Think tank: The way to publish and not be damned

John Kampfner has a solution to England’s pernicious libel laws

Straw pledges action to end libel tourism

Justice secretary says the large legal fees involved in defamation cases in English courts are jeopardising freedom of speech

Lack of M&A business cuts Linklaters' revenue

Income at Britain’s second-biggest law firm has fallen by nearly 10 per cent to £591m in the six months to October 31

Bank loses landmark wheelchair appeal

The Royal Bank of Scotland was ordered to carry out £200,000 of access work after failing to cater for a disabled teenager

Legal profession set for historic reforms

In a landmark decision before a packed meeting, the barristers' profession ditched 800 years of working practices

Experts can be named in family cases

Some experts can be named but social workers' identities will be protected under latest plans to open up family courts

Grandmother wins ruling over care of boy, 3

Britain's highest court gives consideration of a child's welfare higher priority than the interests of natural parents

Law firms selected for State bank sell-off

Simmons & Simmons is the only firm outside the 'magic circle' to get work unwinding state bank stakes

MP expenses file to be sent to CPS ‘in weeks’

It is understood that three MPs and three peers are likely to be included in the file, which should be ready by Christmas

Fitness test probes strength of new law firms

As the legal services market opens up to new competition, safeguards are being put in place to protect clients

Weird cases: don't disturb the bears

A disturbed young man is prosecuted for unlawfully entering the grizzly bear enclosure at San Francisco zoo

David Pannick: politicians must know their limits

When sweeping changes are announced without proper consultation, it’s time for a written constitution

In the City: no holds barred as solicitors and insurers let fly

It was mid-afternoon in a very wet Russell Square in London when suddenly the fireworks started

Frances Gibb: the art of the expert witness

In-depth knowledge of a subject is not enough. Professionalism and integrity are essential too, says senior judge

Weird Cases: what not to wear in court

The lawyer who challenged the court's definition of a "staid environment" with his baseball outfit

In the City: it’s simply not our culture

Being hopelessly devoted to clients may seem appealing ... but wouold it show up the locals?

‘Domicile’ provision must be construed with care

Choudhary and Others v Bhatter and Others

Part-redemption deal is a single credit agreement

Southern Pacific Mortgage Ltd v Heath

Selling ‘medicine’ outside EU

Regina v Patel and Regina v Hussain

Pensions lifeboat cannot be used before ship sinks

Independent Trustee Services Ltd v Hope and Others

Sentence was not served by attendance at police station

Regina v Orr

Court of Protection can be open to the media

Independent News and Media Ltd and Others v A

Switching priority when winding up companies

Perpetual Trustee Co Ltd and Another v BNY Corporate Trustee Services Ltd and Another Butters and Others v BBC Worldwide Ltd and Others

Claimant has to establish increased risk of damage

Sienkiewicz v Greif (UK) Ltd