Recent EAT decisions have accelerated changes to the legal status of agency workers, says David Malamatenios
Should employers expect to recoup the management costs of resolving a tort? Natalie Johnston investigates
Where does Douglas v Hello! leave the law of confidence? Anna Caddick investigates
In brief
The Law Society is claiming victory in its fight to restrict the right of judges to replace lawyers who cause excessive delays to very high cost cases (VHCC) in England and Wales
Police and local authorities are to be given new powers to temporarily close and seal the houses of the country’s worst nuisance neighbours, the Home Office has announced.
Assessment disputes
UNLAWFUL FAILED ASYLUM SEEKERS
CONTINUING CARE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Mental capacity act 2005
Howard de Walden Estates Ltd v Aggio and others Earl Cadogan and Cadogan Estates Ltd v 26 Cadogan Square Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 499, [2007] All ER (D) 408 (May)
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
