Does the SNP’s suggestion of an independence treat flout the law, asks Bob Watt
Courts are taking an increasingly tougher approach in fraudulent & exaggerated claims, says Colm Nugent
Anna Macey examines the impact of O’Brien v Ministry of Justice on the issue of pension entitlement
Margaret Hatwood continues her examination of the increasing trend of parties asking for consent orders to be set aside
When is a claimant’s constructive knowledge deemed to kick in under LA 1980, asks Frances McClenaghan
What are the risks of going green, asks Ian Borders
Tom Morrison returns with his quarterly review of the world of information law
Michael Twomey examines the courts’ approach to warranties & representations in share purchase agreements
Keith Davies analyses a recent judicial review of plans to erect electricity pylons on green belt land
Financial Services Authority v Sinaloa Gold plc and others (Barclays Bank plc intervening) [2013] UKSC 11, [2013] All ER (D) 320 (Feb)
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
