R (on the application of Equitable Members Action Group) v HM Treasury and others [2009] EWHC 2495 (Admin), [2009] All ER (D) 163 (Oct)
Unprecedented difficulties faced many firms during this season’s round of insurance renewal. Yes, they were mainly small firms, but some larger firms had problems too, and it may not be long before even large international firms start feeling the pressure too.
Piracy has always had a spurious glamour. Since the 17th century no case has appeared in Europe. The “Brethren of the Coast” had effectively been controlled even in the Caribbean. However the saga of the Arctic Star, which disappeared at the end of July, has proved more surreal than the Hollywood film, Pirates of the Caribbean.
Heather Platt provides an update on stress related case law
Elliot Gold discusses the scenario of dismissal resulting from a request by a third party
Dorothea Gartland analyses the concept of significant harm
Tony Walton charts the milestones on the road to fixing fees
While seeing into the future is not yet expected of property lawyers, advising as to future risk is, says James Naylor
What happens when migrants can’t pay for treatment? asks Adam Hundt
Jonathan Pratt provides a statistical analysis of recent trends in City litigation
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
