James Arrowsmith reflects on the possible impact of Poole v GN on defining negligence in the performance of statutory functions
Swingeing legal aid cuts have left more people reliant on charity & goodwill than the state, says Jon Robins
Nicholas Dobson considers what happened when a local authority fell short on its duties to cater for a vulnerable parent & disabled child
Mark Mullins reviews the approach taken by the Supreme Court to the definition of “ordinary residence” in the Cornwall case
A recent Court of Appeal ruling on residence is a significant one for local authorities, as Jennifer Kotilaine explains
Liberate social policy from the influence of human rights, says Jon Holbrook
Nicholas Dobson highlights a case where property rights trumped the local authority well-being power
Tim Spencer-Lane examines recent case law involving the community care responsibilities of local councils
Partner hire strengthens global infrastructure and energy financing practice
Legal director bolsters international expertise in dispute resolution team
Corporate governance and company law specialist joins the team
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