Does the SNP’s suggestion of an independence treat flout the law, asks Bob Watt
Courts are taking an increasingly tougher approach in fraudulent & exaggerated claims, says Colm Nugent
Anna Macey examines the impact of O’Brien v Ministry of Justice on the issue of pension entitlement
Margaret Hatwood continues her examination of the increasing trend of parties asking for consent orders to be set aside
When is a claimant’s constructive knowledge deemed to kick in under LA 1980, asks Frances McClenaghan
What are the risks of going green, asks Ian Borders
Tom Morrison returns with his quarterly review of the world of information law
Michael Twomey examines the courts’ approach to warranties & representations in share purchase agreements
Keith Davies analyses a recent judicial review of plans to erect electricity pylons on green belt land
Financial Services Authority v Sinaloa Gold plc and others (Barclays Bank plc intervening) [2013] UKSC 11, [2013] All ER (D) 320 (Feb)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
