James Pirrie and Bradley Williams reflect on the Court of Appeal’s findings in Charman v Charman
In brief
The compensatory principle is paramount in assessing damages, says Betul Milliner
Should the tort of conversion apply to intangible property? Gregory Mitchell QC investigates
It’s time to stop the hyperbolic reporting of terrorist cases, says Tanveer Qureshi
Legal aid heroes take centre stage on Oscar night
In brief
How will the new non-smoking legislation affect the workplace? Jeremy Nixon investigates
Does the long-awaited corporate manslaughter legislation represent a lost opportunity? asks Bilal Rawat
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
