C v W [2008] EWCA Civ 1459, [2008] All ER (D) 239 (Dec)
Deborah Edwards on how to avoid the pitfalls of Part 36 offers
The child support system is needlessly cumbersome, says David Burrows
Janna Purdie considers courts’ powers to order judgment debts to be paid by instalments
Janna Purdie considers the “substantial injustice” requirement for a successful challenge under s 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Joanna Sykes on the scope of the doctrine of non-derogation from grant
Kier Tankard v John Fredricks Plastics Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1375, [2008] All ER (D) 126 (Dec)
Legal aid
Andrew Keogh on plans to introduce virtual courts
The costs team at Kings Chambers consider the lessons to be learned from the Multiplex costs ruling
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions
Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth
Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb