The courts take a dim view of money being wasted in disputes between neighbours, observes Christopher Warenius
Michael L Nash celebrates the Jubilee with a look at the state of the monarchy
Michael Tringham provides a round-up of recent adoption & intestacy cases
The clock is ticking on the debate over court attendance, says DJ John Doel
Lukaszewski v District Court in Torun, Poland and other appeals; R (on the application of Halligen) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] UKSC 20, [2012] All ER (D) 178 (May)
Sulamérica Cia Nacional de Seguros S.A. and others v Enesa Engenharia S.A. and others [2012] EWCA Civ 638, [2012] All ER (D) 145 (May)
Make it clear to your client what you won’t do for them, advises Steven O’Sullivan
MK Airlines Property Ltd (in administration) v Katz and another [2012] All ER (D) 142 (May)
Westbrook Dolphin Square Ltd v Friends Life Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 666, [2012] All ER (D) 156 (May)
JSC BTA Bank v Ablyazov [2012] EWCA Civ 639, [2012] All ER (D)
144 (May)
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
