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Issue: Vol 164, Issue 7601

04 April 2014
IN THIS ISSUE

Second NLJ/LSLA Litigation Trends Survey tracks impact one year on from Jackson

One year on, David Greene assesses the impact of Jackson

Jonathan Herring explores a clear case of compassion from the courts

FOS awards cannot be used as a springboard for litigation, says Adam Edwards

Janna Purdie provides an overview of the forthcoming CPR changes

Sandy Mackay highlights the benefits of early expert witness meetings

Martin Burns explains hot-tubbing & how it helps judges decide cases

 

How will Jackson impact on the courts’ attitude towards expert evidence? Paul Phillips investigates

Geden Operations Ltd v Dry Bulk Handy Holdings Inc [2014] EWHC 885 (Comm), [2014] All ER (D) 271 (Mar)

Leni Gas & Oil Investments Ltd and another v Malta Oil PTY Ltd and another [2014] EWHC 893 (Comm), [2014] All ER (D) 272 (Mar)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group

NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group

From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career

Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore

Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore

Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton

Ellisons—Robert Tiffen

Ellisons—Robert Tiffen

Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office

NEWS
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners

Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.

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