This week’s top five stories

1. Litigation expert Stewarts Law sued over lapsed PI claim

Judge rules appeal cannot be upheld involving paralysed lorry driver with long-running claim.

2. Fed-up lawyers ‘in no mood’ to cooperate with late night courts

Chambers goes public with comments on morale of the profession as the courts service extends opening times

3. QualitySolicitors pioneer and strategist leaves to go it alone

West Country firm Burroughs Day says it no longer wants to be part of a national network.

4. BBC’s fury at £900k pre-action legal costs of Sir Cliff Richard

Singer bringing legal proceedings after coverage of police raid on his home in 2014.

5. Day paid ‘difficult’ Shiner £20k to join Iraq claims, tribunal hears

Day ten of the Leigh Day trial hears for the first time from one of the accused solicitors.