David Locke believes a new ADR protocol could resuscitate the Jackson proposals
Professional negligence litigation comes in fashions. One of the latest arises from the vogue for after the event (ATE) legal expenses insurance obtained, usually by claimants on conditional fee agreements, as protection against any eventual liability to pay the defendants’ costs.
Claimants cannot afford to lose part of their damages in legal costs, says Richard Scorer
Child abuse claims will be easier to bring following a landmark Court of Appeal decision to lift the limitation barrier for two claimants.
Limitation
Ian Gascoigne considers the effect of economic conditions in measuring loss
Post Hoare, Lucy Wyles, reflects on how courts exercise s 33 discretion
Cain v Francis, McKay v Hamlani [2008] EWCA Civ 1451, [2008] All ER (D) 201 (Dec)
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY FOR SUICIDE LIMITATION IN SEXUAL ABUSE CASES JURISDICTION
Hoare could be a catalyst for further changes to limitation restrictions, says Paula Jefferson
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ