What happens when Strasbourg gets it wrong?
Michael Fenn & Kristian Grice on why more global disputes are heading for English courts
David Bywater asks, is malpractice in the PI arena the preserve of solicitors?
Toxic “slops” company reaches compensation agreement with solicitors
Google has received encouraging news in its long-running legal battle over whether its AdWords service infringes trademark rights.
Polskie Ratownictwo Okretowe v Rallo Vito & C SNC & another [2009] EWHC 2249 (Comm), [2009] All ER (D) 80 (Sep)
The current esteem in which Parliament is held by the British electorate has not been so low for decades, if not centuries. The malaise has its roots in far deeper and longer term problems than the various scandals and debacles that reach the news. Given the state of disillusionment and the problems inherent in the current system, the tasks ahead are mountainous. Could Michael Mansfield restore faith in the government’s legal credentials?
Pereda v Madrid Movilidad SA: C-277/08, [2009] All ER (D) 88 (Sep)
The attorney general, Baroness Scotland, has been fined £5,000 for employing an illegal worker as her housekeeper.
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: John McElroy, London Solicitors Litigation Association
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Clarke Willmott—Elaine Field
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Birketts—Barbara Hamilton-Bruce
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team
