Catherine Reeves outlines the advantages of summary judgments
Mark Solon reports on the risks stemming from speculative expert evidence & a lack of preparation
Diminished role for the FSA reflects new reality
Conditional fee agreements (CFAs) can be used in tribunal cases, the senior costs judge has held.
Reforms to regulate claims handling companies have not stemmed the flow of personal injury claims.
MS (Palestinian Territories) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] UKSC 25, [2010] All ER (D) 116 (Jun)
R (on the application of AP) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] UKSC 24, [2010] All ER (D) 108 (Jun)
Investment criteria, collective action, and the Jackson effect all featured in last week’s NLJ newscast on the future of litigation funding
The Government Equalities Office (GEO) has withdrawn its timetable showing the dates on which the Equality Act 2010 would be implemented,
Late payment of legal aid bills has caused the Refugee and Migrant Justice charity to close its doors, leaving about 10,000 clients in the lurch.
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
