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Civil way: 9 August 2024

B in cite; Expect pilotless planes; Leave expert alone; No prison for non-payment; Hadkinson reappears; MoJ liable for clamp; Commercial Court bouncing

THE B, T1, T2 & T3 TEAM

They tell me there are some differences between High Court, circuit and district judges beyond remunerative and whether or not they have to pour hot water into their own cups of tea. The National Archives, which are now the official publishers of judgments in England and Wales, have taken to rubbing salt into the wounds of the lower ranks. For Family Court citations, look out for the addition of a ‘B’ when it comes to judgments of circuit and district judges, presumably standing for ‘Basement’. So you get this: [2024] EWFC 123 (B). You will know if you are in for a thrill because the absence of a ‘B’ will mean that a High Court judge has spoken, albeit rarely.

For Court of Protection citations, the salt is granulated with three tiers: T3 for High Court judges,

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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Families relying on informal agreements over property ownership could face costly consequences if disputes arise, the High Court has warned
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