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
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
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
Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ
An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear
