Are the advertising operations of
internet search engines in the balance? Nick Rose & Louisa Albertini report
Should the smallest boy in the park give up his ball to the biggest? ask Dr Russell Richardson & Dr Richard Burnley
Malcolm Dowden unravels the complexities of enforcing restrictive covenants in building schemes
Will a stricter regime for experts mark the end of forum shopping & increase the level of professionalism? Mark Solon reports
Star move Three’s company at Davies Arnold Cooper
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has appointed Pearn Kandola, a firm of business psychologists, to carry out research into why black and minority ethnic (BME) solicitors are over-represented in its regulatory decisions.
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on proposals to close 21 underused courts.
The Queen has officially opened Britain’s new Supreme Court, in a ceremony attended by chief justices from around the world.
Legal executives are to be graded according to a new set of standards.
Optimism is riding high at law school, with 70% of students undaunted by the recession and standing by their long-term goal of becoming a partner or a judge.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
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
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
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
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
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
