The old saying that hard cases make bad law is one is not always true is a recent case in the Privy Council demonstrates in a laudable effort to do justice to a litigant in person the Privy Council (Lords Mance and Neuberger and Sir Jonathan Parker) appear to have extended the application of res ipsa loquitor.
Anastasia Karseras reports on “obvious” dangers & fraudulent claims
"Toxic soup" judgment highlights potential for litigation years after original incident
Child abuse claims will be easier to bring following a landmark Court of Appeal decision to lift the limitation barrier for two claimants.
After a decade of uncertainty, while new procedural and funding systems have become established, we need time to reflect before launching into yet further reforms, with the risk of making changes almost just for the sake of change.
Part two: Who should pay for additional educational needs? Andrew Ritchie QC
Who should pay for additional educational needs, asks Andrew Ritchie QC
Logic dictates that the personal injury small claims limit will have to rise, says Peter Thompson QC
Amanda Stevens asks whether upcoming reforms signify the dawn of a brave new world
Smith has forced the courts to re-evaluate the concept of control,says Brent McDonald
Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers
Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello
Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors