The legal forecast is pretty gloomy, with the occasional sunny spell, says Roger Smith
David Hertzell & Julia Jarzabkowski aim to fend off groundless IP threats
Julian Yew & Anna Henry examine the pros & cons of the forthcoming “protected conversations” law
Geraldine Morris assesses the implications of Prest on family law
Joyce hits home that crime doesn’t pay, notes Karen O’Sullivan
Do not delay in bringing judicial review proceedings, warns Nicholas Dobson
Court fees & rent deposits grab the headlines
R (on the application of Willford) v Financial Services Authority [2013] EWCA Civ 674, [2013] All ER (D) 115 (Jun)
Smith and others v Ministry of Defence; Ellis v Ministry of Defence; Allbutt and others v Ministry of Defence [2013] UKSC 41, [2013] All ER (D) 167 (Jun)
Fine & Country Ltd and other companies v Okotoks Ltd (formerly Spicerhaart Ltd) and another company [2013] EWCA Civ 672, [2013] All ER (D) 137 (Jun)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Arc Pensions Law—Matthew Swynnerton
Chair of the Association of Pension Lawyers joins as partner
Ampa Group—Kamal Chauhan
Group names Shakespeare Martineau partner head of Sheffield office
Blake Morgan—four promotions
Four legal directors promoted to partner across UK offices
The abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions marks the beginning of a ‘brave new world’ for England’s rental sector, writes Daniel Bacon of Seddons GSC
