Legislation is needed to encourage the growth of credit unions, says Dr Nicholas Ryder
Sentences of imprisonment for public protection are under-funded and ineffective, says Julian Broadhead
In brief
In brief
Gordon Brown is right to attempt to re-engage Parliament and the general public in the legislative process, says Neil Parpworth
So far as is reasonably practicable: are employers about to face a tougher test? Brent McDonald reports
FROM THE REVENUE
Two recent cases clarify when communications are properly without prejudice, says Joanna Ludlam
Stone & Rolls Ltd (in liquidation) v Moore Stephens (a firm) [2007] EWHC 1826 (Comm), [2007] All ER (D) 448 (Jul)
PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT ORDERS AND INSOLVENCY
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
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
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