Legal news update
In brief
When is a formal settlement offer “beaten” for the purposes of CPR, Pt 36? John Trotter and Giles Hutt report
Financial Services Ombudsman v Heather Moor & Edgecomb Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 643, [2008] All ER (D) 137 (Jun)
Antiparos ENE v SK Shipping Co Ltd [2008] EWHC 1139 (Comm), [2008] All ER (D) 332 (May)
Iain Sheridan proposes a brave alternative to the hourly billing system
Paying less for your professional indemnity insurance is within your grasp, says David Ingall
Do solicitors who give negligent IHT advice owe a duty of care to an intended beneficiary? Andrew Blair and Tim Shepherd report
Haynes Boone expands global capabilities with addition of Louise Woods as chair of international disputes
DWF strengthens Global Risks practice with strategic hire of aviation partner in London
Shakespeare Martineau appoints newly qualified solicitors