From New York’s Scaffold Law to the exclusivity bar, Lindsey Sasson sets out the differences between US and English law in approaching catastrophic construction cases
John Cooper KC showcases courtroom drama & the case for second chances
Paul Schwartfeger considers the obligations that can arise when open-source software is incorporated into commercial products
Mark Pawlowski examines caselaw on the remedies available to victims of undue influence
When does failing to ask questions become dishonest? John Gould examines the risks for solicitors who would rather not know
Deprivation of liberty: reinstated test, real-life consequences
Ian Smith makes a plea for common sense & finds solace in some good old-fashioned case law
Tricia Hemans & Daniel Black explore the new online possession procedure & the practical pitfalls awaiting practitioners
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Carter-Ruck—Tomas Vail
Carter-Ruck strengthens International team with appointment of arbitration partner Tomas Vail
Slater Heelis—Nick Terry
Slater Heelis strengthens crime and regulatory team with appointment of Nick Terry as partner
Payne Hicks Beach—Thomas Moran & Sarah Gogan
Payne Hicks Beach strengthens private wealth offering with appointment of two new partners
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The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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It would not be in the public interest to bring contempt proceedings against MI5 for providing unreliable evidence about its policy of ‘neither confirming nor denying’ someone worked for the intelligence services, the High Court has held
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The Civil Justice Council has recommended a practice direction (PD) be drawn up to advise lawyers on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court documents
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Courts modernisation champion and technology enthusiast Sir Geoffrey Vos has retired after an extraordinary career
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Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development & Marketing
