So you think that the criminal justice system and crown courts have little to do with you? Maybe you should think again...
One of the key findings of our seventh Litigation Trends Survey is the extent to which UK businesses have faced a marked increase in regulatory scrutiny
Simon Blain digests some bread & butter cases
Jayne Edwards examines the effects of an ageing working population
Adam Rosenthal & Joseph Ollech report on elephant traps, technical gymnastics & compliance
David Branson explores the differences between criminal & civil liability for health & safety
Louisa Albertini discusses regime change at the Patents County Court
Claire Sanders reports on the sensitivities of disclosure in forced marriage cases
Robson v Robson [2010] EWCA Civ 1171, [2010] All ER (D) 262 (Oct)
Alvarez v Sesa Start Espana ETT SA C-104/09, [2010] All ER (D) 277 (Oct)
Court of Justice of the European Union (Second Chamber), Judges Cunha Rodrigues (President of the Chamber), Lindh (Rapporteur), Rosas, Lohmus and O Caoimh, 30 Sep 2010
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
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.
