Liffe Administration and Management v Pinkava [2007] EWCA Civ 217, [2007] All ER (D) 258 (Mar)
Service out of jurisdiction, Making wills for family members, Lifetime gifts
Theatrics used to unveil the budget do not hide the impact of taxation and timing, says Peter Vaines
The 2004 employment dispute resolution procedures could be abolished under new government proposals.
The House of Lords has clarified the role of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) when deciding appeals involving human rights.
Appeal court judges have delivered a stinging rebuke of a series of administrative and judicial errors in the child custody case Hammerton v Hammerton, where the father was sent to prison for three months.
The police service is to be reviewed, ‘hard-core’ criminals will be targeted, and greater use made of community punishments under government proposals for the criminal justice system.
Partners at regional law firms are outperforming those in Greater London, according to a Law Society survey.
The Lord Chancellor has sought to justify proposed law changes, which will effectively curb press freedom, with a stinging attack on the media.
Lawyers and civil rights campaigners have applauded moves by the House of Lords to delay government plans to eradicate juries in complex fraud trials.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: John McElroy, London Solicitors Litigation Association
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Clarke Willmott—Elaine Field
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Birketts—Barbara Hamilton-Bruce
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team
