Are the advertising operations of
internet search engines in the balance? Nick Rose & Louisa Albertini report
Should the smallest boy in the park give up his ball to the biggest? ask Dr Russell Richardson & Dr Richard Burnley
Malcolm Dowden unravels the complexities of enforcing restrictive covenants in building schemes
Will a stricter regime for experts mark the end of forum shopping & increase the level of professionalism? Mark Solon reports
Star move Three’s company at Davies Arnold Cooper
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has appointed Pearn Kandola, a firm of business psychologists, to carry out research into why black and minority ethnic (BME) solicitors are over-represented in its regulatory decisions.
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on proposals to close 21 underused courts.
The Queen has officially opened Britain’s new Supreme Court, in a ceremony attended by chief justices from around the world.
Legal executives are to be graded according to a new set of standards.
Optimism is riding high at law school, with 70% of students undaunted by the recession and standing by their long-term goal of becoming a partner or a judge.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
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
