Banks win legal battle on overdraft charges

Millions of customers are left disappointed and out of pocket after the Supreme Court rules in favour of the banks

Straight couple aim to form a civil partnership

Tom Freeman and Katherine Doyle want the same rights as a husband and wife but not in an institution closed to gays

Watchdog ticks PM off for terrorism comments

Lord Carlile, independent reviewer of terror laws, says premature statements are ‘unwelcome distraction’ for police

Galleon founder denies insider trading

Rajaratnam accuses investigators of violating his constitutional rights during Government's probe into an insider trading ring

Nomura fined £1.75 million for weak controls

FSA penalises Japanese bank for 'serious' failings in its internal system that allowed trades to be entered incorrectly

Arrests are being made 'to expand DNA files'

Report says police are routinely arresting people simply to record their DNA profiles on the national database

Crimes dealt with by 'clip round the ear'

Ad hoc penalties are being brokered by police officers who have been encouraged to use common sense and abandon targets

EADS executives try to overturn ruling

Seventeen present and former EADS executives are to be questioned but there are claims evidence has been overlooked

Thames ready for legal challenge to Ofwat

Ofwat’s ruling will fix the amount Britain’s water companies can charge consumers and spend on networks between 2010-15

Think tank: The way to publish and not be damned

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

Frances Gibb: publishers' nightmare

Five years ago many commentators believed that libel in was dying in the English courts. Last year's figures from the High Court prove otherwise

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

When a judge should not continue case without jury

Regina v S(K)

Homeless persons in hostel can exclude trespassers

Thomas v Director of Public Prosecutions

Domestic arrest warrant reference is sufficient

Louca v Public Prosecutor, Bielefeld, Germany

Using special advocates in civil claim for damages

Al Rawi and Others v Security Service and Others

No presumption in favour of biological parent

In re B (a Child) (Residence order)

Line of authority overruled

Neary v Governing Body of St Albans Girls’ School and Another

‘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