Jon Robins looks behind the scenes of the cancelled Law Society conference
Patrick Allen calls for urgent investment in information technology for the civil courts’ system
Charles Pigott reviews the courts’ continuing battle to define employment status
Claire Sanders juggles discretion & fairness in marital disputes
Philip Sissons & Ciara Fairley analyse a recent Court of Appeal decision on the enforceability of oral agreements
Can an amateur sports club be held vicariously liable for the tort of one of its players? Jack Harris reports
Barbara Hewson highlights some recent trends in reproductive rights
Katherine Rees & Laura Parkinson clarify where solicitors can draw the line on commercial matters
Peter Vaines examines some recent tax-related cases
Michael Zander QC considers an unusual judicial decision
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Freeths—Ruth Clare
National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester
Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon
Partner appointed head of family team
mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison
Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return
