Salaried partners are likely to cause problems when converting to LLPs, says Simon Young
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched a consultation proposing that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) be given the power to impose civil monetary penalties—known as fines to everyone else—of up to £500,000. It is worth repeating just to make clear what we are talking about here: the ICO may get the power to issue fines of up to half a million pounds, without having to go to court.
Martin Porter QC challenges the car driven culture in the UK
Ian Smith plays by the rules…& ends the year with a twist
Is Hildebrand a good defence? asks Hayley Trim
Pleural plaques—where now? asks Richard Scorer
When does a surveyor become a Civil Procedure Rules expert? asks Andrew Chesser
New equality legislation has strengthened the hand of challengers to community care charging decisions, say Ed Mitchell & Clive Lewis QC
Part one: Roger Birch examines the increasing determination for certain recreational drugs to be advertised as legal
John Ogilvie & Tom Webb explain how & when the courts will enforce non-compete provisions by injunction
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
