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26 February 2021
Issue: 7922 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Civil way
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NLJ this week: Impact of pollution

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A silk was called out by the judge for arguing in emotive terms, NLJ columnist Stephen Gold notes this week in his Civil Way column

The case involved a devastating oil spill which affected thousands of individuals. Argument concerned whether the limitation defence could be overcome by arguing the spoil was a continuing nuisance therefore every day the oil remained gave rise to a fresh cause of action.

Gold also shines a light on updates to the Civil Procedure Rules, covering vulnerability, service out of jurisdiction, interest on settlement offers, and others.

Issue: 7922 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Civil way
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Clare Dewar

DAC Beachcroft—Clare Dewar

DAC Beachcroft strengthens Scottish real estate capabilitywith partner appointment

Womble Bond Dickinson—Brendan Ryan

Womble Bond Dickinson—Brendan Ryan

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints Brendan Ryan as partner in Public Law Projects team

Parklane Plowden Chambers—five appointments

Parklane Plowden Chambers—five appointments

Parklane Plowden Chambers welcomes five new barristers

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Police powers targeting concealed identities at protests come with procedural conditions that could determine whether prosecutions succeed
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