Brice Dickson reviews the performance of the law lords in 2008
Litigious back-scratching in Europe
The lack of success fee
Fast track limit up
Re G (a child)(order: restriction on applications) [2008] EWCA Civ 1468; [2009] All ER (D) 60 (Jan)
The Bar Council and Law Society will contribute to a review of social mobility led by MP Alan Milburn.
Syed v Wightlink (Guernsey) Ltd [2009] All ER (D) 38 (Jan)
An update on regulation, risk management and liability by Simon Love & Richard Burger
HMRC Production Orders have changed. Maria Piggin explains how
Part two: Andrew Burns unravels the strands of the asbestos “trigger” trial
Unpopular but not unlawful. Nicholas Dobson gives the court’s verdict on the hike in child care court fees
Digicel is a reminder to litigators that it is good to talk say Ed Sautter & Alfred Church
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb
Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team
