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
Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant
International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner
Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth