It’s all about proportionality, says Dominic Regan
Consumers are starting to flex their “buying muscle”, says Jon Robins
Inspired by the Barefoot Lawyer, the profession is standing up for human rights, notes Jason Hadden
Pre-nuptial agreements: where are we now, asks Anna Heenan
How does Art 6 of the Convention apply to employers’ disciplinary proceedings, ask Alex Leslie & Stewart Duffy
James Naylor examines a landmark landlord & tenant decision
In the third article in a special NLJ costs series, William Gibson tackles client billing
Rehana Azib examines recent decisions on liability & quantum
The absence of a written retainer can cause costs chaos, says Simon Gibbs
Thour v Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust [2012] EWHC 1473 (QB), [2012] All ER (D) 21 (Jun)
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
