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Andrew Morgan on the rethinking of success fees in asbestos claims

Richard Scorer examines a hidden epidemic suffered by British soldiers

Three-tier streamlined process to apply from April 2010

David Bywater asks, is malpractice in the PI arena the preserve of solicitors?

A little known Court of Appeal decision six years ago has come back to haunt personal injury practitioners.

Although swine flu has temporarily abated, the current medical wisdom is that it will re-emerge with a vengeance in the autumn of this year. If it does or in the event of an alternative pandemic outbreak, there is a possibility that demand for critical care services will swamp capacity.

Robert Weir examines what makes a place of work unsafe

The head of the independent safeguarding authority is to clarify proposals announced last week for a vetting system for those working with children.

Harvey Teff proposes reshaping the boundaries of legal liability

Claimants cannot afford to lose part of their damages in legal costs, says Richard Scorer

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers

Excello Law—John Osborne

Excello Law—John Osborne

Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors

NEWS
Rejecting a generous settlement can prove an expensive mistake, as two recent high-profile cases demonstrate
The Senior Courts Costs Office has clarified that judges conducting detailed assessment proceedings cannot order security for costs—a ruling that may leave successful parties exposed to further litigation expense
A sole director can conspire with their own company for the purposes of the tort of unlawful means conspiracy, the High Court has ruled in a judgment with potentially wide implications for business disputes
The Court of Appeal has reinforced that domicile depends on intention rather than residence alone, in a significant post-Brexit ruling on cross-border financial remedy claims
The Chancery Division's long history comes to an end this autumn as it is reborn as the Business and Property Division, prompting questions over whether the shake-up is really necessary
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