Access to justice is kicking off debate in 2013, notes Jon Robins
A new Bill of Rights is not needed, says Geoffrey Bindman QC
A recent Court of Appeal decision helps clarify employment law’s territorial scope, says Charles Pigott
How should courts approach personal injury claims where fraud is alleged? David Sawtell reports
Natasha Rees analyses the courts’ continuing quest to define what a house is
Legal aid will still be available as from 1 April 2013 to victims of domestic violence in private law cases...
What happens when one party appears to concede an important part of their case, asks James Chegwidden
Hughmans Solicitors v Central Stream Services Ltd (in liquidation) and others [2012] EWCA Civ 1720, [2012] All ER (D) 260 (Dec)
O’Donnell and another v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2012] EWHC 3749 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 257 (Dec)
Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Severfield – Rowen Structures Ltd [2012] EWHC 3652 (TCC), [2012] All ER (D) 239 (Dec)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Ellisons—Sarah Osborne
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
DWF—Chris Air
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
An engagement ring may symbolise romance, but the courts remain decidedly practical about who keeps it after a split, writes Mark Pawlowski, barrister and professor emeritus of property law at the University of Greenwich, in this week's NLJ
