Alec Samuels puts the case for the reform of European human rights law
Can a “one nation civil justice process” become a reality in a budget restricted world? David Greene has his doubts
Dominic Regan steps back in time & sweeps through the evidence at hand
Professional indemnity insurance: Frank Maher reviews problems in practice
Adam Burrell eases the pain of costs management
Bunge SA v Nidera BV (formerly known as Nidera Handelscompagnie BV) [2015] UKSC 43, [2015] All ER (D) 03 (Jul)
Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and another v WPMC Ltd and another [2015] EWHC 1853, (Ch), [2015] All ER (D) 37 (Jul)
DSD and another v Metropolitan Police Commissioner; Koraou v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police [2015] All ER (D) 21 (Jul), [2015] EWCA Civ 646
Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Anson [2015] UKSC 44, [2015] All ER (D) 10 (Jul)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Trowers & Hamlins—Rahul Sagar
Banking and finance practice bolstered by partner hire
mfg Solicitors—Ian Sheppard
Commercial litigation team welcomes senior associate in Birmingham
Birketts—Nathan Evans
Commercial and technology team in Cambridge strengthened by partner hire
From blockbuster judgments to procedural shake-ups, the courts are busy reshaping litigation practice. Writing in NLJ this week, Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School hails the Court of Appeal's 'exquisite judgment’ in Mazur restoring the role of supervised non-qualified staff, and highlights a ‘mammoth’ damages ruling likened to War and Peace, alongside guidance on medical reporting fees, where a pragmatic 25% uplift was imposed
