J & H Ritchie Ltd v Lloyd Ltd [2007] UKHL 9, [2007] All ER (D) 109 (Mar)
Removing fault from the divorce process would dignify proceedings, says Andrew Greensmith
Four out of 10 newly appointed judges are women, according to government statistics.
The government has been attacked by lawyers across the board for trying to suppress a report that criticises the swingeing reforms planned for legal aid.
Advertising restrictions on TV and radio adverts for online gambling sites, casinos and betting shops are to be lifted.
MPs ‘ill-considered’ plans for a new-look House of Lords will be such an attack on the recognised pre-eminence of the House of Commons that a constitutional system which has existed for more than 100 years will need to be overhauled, legal commentators say.
How should the courts assess equality in division of assets during divorce proceedings, asks James Pirrie
Protecting victims of domestic violence takes priority over punishing offenders, says Jane McCulloch
Cohabitants have waited too long for justice, says
David Allison
Unrealistic deadlines threaten to undermine government plans for restructuring family legal aid, warns Karen Mackay
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
