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
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
Nick McDonnell of Kain Knight reflects on an unexpected legal career, his drive to support vulnerable clients and the surprising pleasures of watching nothing happen
Mayo Wynne Baxter strengthens property team with new partner appointment
WilmerHale expands London disputes capabilities with addition of two leading partners