Lawyers & citizens suffer from the rush to legislate, says Daniel Greenberg
David Corker studies the events that led up to the SFO’s recent backtrack
What liability does an employer carry for accidents resulting from excessive working hours, asks Colm Nugent
Michael Tringham follows the latest disputes in the wills & probate world
Ian Smith reviews recent employment law decisions
Ed Heaton & Anna Heenan consider the Law Commission’s consultation on matrimonial property, needs & agreements
Fraud in insurance & fraud on insurers: a distinction without a difference, ask Alison Padfield & Sam Nicholls
Audley Sheppard & Jo Delaney welcome moves towards a less interventionist approach by Indian courts
RP and others v United Kingdom (App No 38245/08) [2012] ECHR 38245/08, [2012] All ER (D) 116 (Oct)
Bamford and others v Harvey and another [2012] EWHC 2858 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 182 (Oct)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
