To corrupt a slogan of the 1970s: has it taken the waiting out of wanting? We have waited 105 years, so is it what we wanted...
In his recent NLJ article, Valuable possession, Jon Holbrook argues that the court should summarily dismiss almost all defences to claims for possession...
Lawyers talk about “Tesco Law” and the ongoing liberalisation of legal services...
Ian Smith reports on fixed-term employees legislation & an EAT decision on dismissal justification
In his third FPR update David Burrows looks at costs savings, case management & mediation
Keith Patten explores the difficulties involved in an employee suing their employer for an injury sustained in an attack at work
Robert Eckford explains how the Court of Protection can help with “hoarders” & unco-operative tenants
Jennifer Craven reports on new guidance on contentious provisions in the Bribery Act relating to extraterritoriality
In this second article on infant settlement costs, Lisa Wright considers the effect of the new fixed costs regime under CPR 45.27 to 45.40
The Sousa decision provides important clarification of the operation of conditional fee agreements, says Michael Feakes
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Maryam Syed KC, Church Court Chambers
From childhood dreams of the Bar to some of the country's most challenging cases, Maryam Syed KC explains why she has never stopped standing up for others
DAC Beachcroft—Richard Breavington, Rachel Ford & Daniel Guilfoyle
DAC Beachcroft significantly expands Cyber team, hiring three Cyber partners
Browne Jacobson—Professor Clive Kay
Browne Jacobson appoints senior healthcare leader Professor Clive Kay as strategic adviser
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.
