Part 2: take 2. Andrew Parker reflects on where we are with civil costs reform
Mark Solon appraises Lord Justice Jackson’s views on focusing expert evidence & controlling costs
Ian Smith explores some recent cases that reaffirm existing employment law
Where are we with capital settlements, asks Marc Saunderson
Richard Scorer examines the legal principles behind the child abuse scandal in the Catholic Church
David Savage & Kate Knox provide an update on the latest construction contract changes
Nicholas Dobson follows the story of the Brent library closures
Peter Vaines breaks down the Gaines-Cooper case & provides an update on other taxing matters
In what circumstances can a family court issue a second committal order for contempt, asks Claire Sanders
Williams v Essex County Council [2011] EWCA Civ 1315, [2011] All ER (D) 127 (Nov)
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
