When will courts waive the without prejudice rule for mediation? Chloe Carswell reports
Richard Burger and William Dodsworth report on the Horseracing Regulatory Authority’s report into inside information
R (on the application of the Southwark Law Centre) v Legal Services Commission R (on the application of Dennis) v Legal Services Commission [2007] EWHC 1715 (Admin), [2007] All ER (D) 325 (Jul)
Unusual family circumstances require flexible enforcement policies, says Danielle Messenger
Judge Irongirdle laments the inadequacies of claimants in person and district judges
The House of Lords has clarified the meaning of public functions. Nicholas Dobson explains
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris
Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner
Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan
Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan
Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott
Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
