Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7429

Roger Harris assesses cases involving contributory negligence & diagnostic failure

R (on the application of Cart) v The Upper Tribunal and others [2010] EWCA Civ 859, All ER (D) 246 (Jul)

Malcolm Dowden & Saira Malik focus on the appeal options available to disappointed bidders

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co Europe Ltd and others v Dow Deutschland Inc and others [2010] EWCA Civ 864, All ER (D) 291 (Jul)

Ed Mitchell uncovers some serious flaws in the care of vulnerable adults

Kenneth Warner explores the tort of malicious falsehood

Patricia Shine reports on an own goal in an EU insurance dispute

Robert Males provides some tips on negotiating costs recovery

Richard Michie describes the art of legal transcription

Business representatives have warned the decision to scrap the Default Retirement Age will raise “complex legal and employment questions”.