Collett v Smith and another [2008] EWHC 1962, [2008] All ER (D) 74 (Aug)
Settling damages for latex allergies may involve a trip to court in future, says David Cartwright
Monk v PC Harrington Ltd [2008] EWHC 1879, [2008] All ER (D) 20 (Aug)
How is Thompstone impacting on periodical payments orders? ask Angela Piears and Hugh Potter
Brent McDonald discusses recent cases involving negligence and statutory duty
Auguring the future. Nicholas Bevan concludes his analysis of Thompstone
Bailey (by her father and litigation friend) v Ministry of Defence and another [2008] EWCA Civ 883, [2008] All ER (D) 382 (Jul)
Was the withdrawal of legal aid from personal injury (PI) cases an inspired gamble that has paid off? Or has it been an “access to justice” disaster leaving many accident victims without proper compensation or adequate specialist advice?
Legal news
Conister Trust Ltd v John Hardman & Co and another [2008] EWCA Civ 841, [2008] All ER (D) 273 (Jul)
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