David Locke warns against the rush to abandon due process
Lawyers tell woeful tales about insurers unjustly prolonging litigation but experts can delay proceedings too, says David Locke
Those standing outside the immediate circle would do well to reflect before questioning the motives of the individuals & institutions involved in the Charlie Gard case, says David Locke
The law should not underestimate the desire of terminally ill patients to make a final & important contribution to medical advancement, says David Locke
David Locke examines gender-identity & discrimination in healthcare
David Locke reviews the matter of informed consent, post Montgomery
The government’s assertions on weekend mortality in hospitals are bold & unsupported, says David Locke, but there may be a real issue about patient harm
Recent trial experience has made David Locke question the effectiveness of concurrent evidence
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
JMW—Belinda Brooke
Employment and people solutions offering boosted by partner hire
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
