Roger Smith considers courts & constitutions
Craig Rose applauds the sensitive approach taken to settle AI v MT
Ian Smith considers apportioning liability between respondents & the correct approach to Polkey
Geraldine Morris examines the issues of occupation rent & equitable accounting in cohabitant cases
Kari S Carstairs & Nicholas Tubb explore the implications of a proposed new diagnosis of a pathological grief reaction for PI claims
Nicholas Bevan explains why national law shouldn’t be permitted to undermine the effectiveness of Community law
Tenants should beware of outstanding rent reviews & any potential liability, as Ruby Dalal & Malcolm Dowden explain
Julian Copeman investigates the impact of the Prudential case on legal advice privilege
Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd and another v United Utilities Water plc [2013] EWCA Civ 40, [2013] All ER (D) 72 (Feb)
Lehman Brothers Bankhaus AG I. Ins v CMA CGM [2013] EWHC 171 (Comm), [2013] All ER (D) 68 (Feb)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Slater Heelis—Charlotte Beck
Partner and Manchester office lead appointed head of family
Civil Justice Council—Nigel Teasdale
DWF insurance services director appointed to Civil Justice Council
R3—Jodie Wildridge
Kings Chambers barrister appointed chair of R3 Yorkshire
The abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions marks the beginning of a ‘brave new world’ for England’s rental sector, writes Daniel Bacon of Seddons GSC
