The loss of legal aid is a major cause for concern, says Jon Robins
Malcolm Dowden follows the latest disputes surrounding the HS2 rail link
Charles Pigott tracks the government’s moves to close whistleblowing “loopholes”
Lehna Hewitt & Sarah Hughes report on the use of social media in divorce cases
Can police negligence be tackled under HRA 1998, asks Richard Scorer
Daniel Gatty reports on some recent good news for landlords
David Branson examines the increasingly divergent approach to legal liability in health & safety at work cases
Swift v Secretary of State for Justice [2013] EWCA Civ 193, [2013] All ER (D) 155 (Mar)
R (on the application of Dowsett) v Secretary of State for Justice [2013] EWHC 687 (Admin), [2013] All ER (D) 270 (Mar)
Barratt Homes Ltd v Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water) [2013] EWCA Civ 233, [2013] All ER (D) 290 (Mar)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Freeths—Ruth Clare
National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester
Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon
Partner appointed head of family team
mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison
Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return
