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
Sackers—Zak Ullah
Sackers welcomes new associate
Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society
Ward Hadaway lawyer joins Birmingham Law Society Council
Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan
Ellisons expands Chelmsford commercial litigation team with two appointments
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Fieldfisher boosts structured finance practice with appointment of Will Sharp
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gunnercooke grows its life sciences team with new partner hires
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Leonard Curtis Legal expands corporate team with two new appointments
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Tricia Hemans & Daniel Black explore the new online possession procedure & the practical pitfalls awaiting practitioners
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Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
