THIS ISSUE
Mark Solon explores some of the reasons why experts might feel compelled to forgo their overriding responsibilities to the court
Rakesh Kapila considers the financial aspects of fraudulent trading
Prof Regan defends the MR, condemns the Solicitors Act 1974, & commends a legal triumvirate
Sukhninder Panesar covers recent developments affecting proprietary estoppel, including a son’s claim to the farm he was promised
Driven to distraction by financial & other businesses failing to respond to essential enquiries? Stephen Gold recommends taking the compensation route
Abolishing the post of the biometrics commissioner would be a mistake, says Michael Zander KC
Chris Ward & Clare Arthurs survey (& commend) the Law Commission’s proposals for arbitration reform
David Burrows on why the law must not discriminate against children involved in Pt 2 proceedings
Amanda Hamilton offers some valuable advice on developing a career as a paralegal
MOVERS & SHAKERS
mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams
Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office
Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe
Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team
Brabners—six promotions
Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions
NEWS
Bill disputes between solicitors and clients should be dealt with by an online portal rather than sent to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has argued
MPs have warned of an ‘unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice’ due to a lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation
The government is considering restricting judicial review challenges against housing schemes, motorways and other major planning applications
Damages-based agreements (DBAs), also known as contingency fees, could be allowed for opt-out collective actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal
Couples could legally marry almost anywhere, from canal boats to cruise ships at sea, under proposals launched last week
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