Malcolm Skinner outlines the time limit aspects of procedure relating to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
David Burrows turns the spotlight on child support proceedings in magistrates' courts
Dr Nicholas Dobson treads carefully on the issue of trespass, standards & public interest
Profession
Employers are appealing against civil penalties for employing illegal workers. Mark Tempest reports
Employment tribunals can consider constructive unfair dismissal claims on a “severed” basis, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.
Part two: Bruce Gardiner & Ming Yee Shiu continue their guide to enforcing or resisting covenants
Use of independent witnesses will guard against undue influence on patients
Stephen O'Doherty searches for the missing link in damages cases
Balance struck by Criminal Justice Act is legitimate and consistent
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
