J & H Ritchie Ltd v Lloyd Ltd [2007] UKHL 9, [2007] All ER (D) 109 (Mar)
Removing fault from the divorce process would dignify proceedings, says Andrew Greensmith
Four out of 10 newly appointed judges are women, according to government statistics.
The government has been attacked by lawyers across the board for trying to suppress a report that criticises the swingeing reforms planned for legal aid.
Advertising restrictions on TV and radio adverts for online gambling sites, casinos and betting shops are to be lifted.
MPs ‘ill-considered’ plans for a new-look House of Lords will be such an attack on the recognised pre-eminence of the House of Commons that a constitutional system which has existed for more than 100 years will need to be overhauled, legal commentators say.
How should the courts assess equality in division of assets during divorce proceedings, asks James Pirrie
Protecting victims of domestic violence takes priority over punishing offenders, says Jane McCulloch
Cohabitants have waited too long for justice, says
David Allison
Unrealistic deadlines threaten to undermine government plans for restructuring family legal aid, warns Karen Mackay
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Weightmans—Elborne Mitchell & Myton Law
Firm expands in London and Leeds with dual merger
Boodle Hatfield—Clare Pooley & Michael Duffy
Private wealth and real estate firmpromotes two to partner and five to senior associate
Constantine Law—James Baker & Julie Goodway
Agile firm expands employment team with two partner hires
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
