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12 June 2008
Issue: 7325 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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CIVIL LITIGATION

BRB (Residuary) Ltd v Connex South Eastern Ltd [2008] EWHC 1172, [2008] All ER (D) 338 (May)

Where proceedings have been taken to the point of judgment against a person who was not the correct defendant, that person might recover by way of contribution or indemnity, under s 1 of the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978, against the person who should have been the defendant.
 

Issue: 7325 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Anthony Collins—20 promotions

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Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

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Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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