Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7452

Karen O’Sullivan investigates vicarious liability

Is mediation in need of government intervention, asks Paul Randolph

Michael Lind considers the place for mediation in a brave new world

JIH v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 42, [2011] All ER (D) 234 (Jan)

Jones v Jones [2011] EWCA Civ 41, [2011] All ER (D) 231 (Jan)

Schofield v Schofield [2011] All ER (D) 26 (Feb)

Global Process Systems Inc and another v Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad [2011] UKSC 5, [2011] All ER (D) 10 (Feb)

Ground Gilbey Ltd and another company v Jardine Lloyd Thompson UK Ltd [2011] EWHC 124 (Comm), [2011] All ER (D) 38 (Feb)

ZH (Tanzania) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] UKSC 4, [2011] All ER (D) 02 (Feb)

Fortis Bank SA/NV and another v Indian Overseas Bank [2011] EWCA Civ 58, [2011] All ER (D) 233 (Jan)