The Jackson reforms roll on with further endorsement from the government by publication of its response to the consultation on proposed changes to the civil costs regime.
Thomas Jefferson declared it in 1776: all men are equal. The French followed suit a little later and after the loss of a number of heads...
There is a question, which has taxed lawyers and politicians alike for many years now. Is war ever legal? Presidents and prime ministers have sought resolutions, or indeed, not sought resolutions from the United Nations (UN), as justification for war...
David Tyme provides a timely update on TUPE & pre-packed administrations
In the first of a series of NLJ articles on the new FPR, David Burrows focuses on how to issue proceedings & transitional provisions
Does Edwards-Tubb mark the end of “expert shopping”, ask Johnathan Payne & Catherine Urquhart
Edward Peters & Tamsin Cox discuss inadvertent acceptance, disputed boundaries & consultation requirements
Tony Guise welcomes the advent of COLPs & COFAs
Peter Vaines serves up an exclusive on residency, asset transfers & VAT on roller blinds
Claire Sanders warns solicitors to comply with their client retainer or face the consequences
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
