Paul Harris says it’s time to clamp down on internet defamation
Michael Tringham examines recent cases across the seas
Susan Nash provides an update on recent human rights cases
Andrew Lugger considers the case against land obligation & advises us to learn the lessons of the past
Lisa Wright provides a timely reminder about the pitfalls of infant settlements
Finola Moss identifies some fundamental flaws in the care system
Ian Smith explains why employment law has captured the nation’s heart & headlines
A 10-year legal wrangle between two supermarket giants over derelict land has resulted in victory for Sainsbury’s.
Cartel case sees professional privilege denied for in-house counsel
Mediation and ADR should be a part of every lawyer’s education, the master of the rolls has said.
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
