What happens when Strasbourg gets it wrong?
Michael Fenn & Kristian Grice on why more global disputes are heading for English courts
David Bywater asks, is malpractice in the PI arena the preserve of solicitors?
Toxic “slops” company reaches compensation agreement with solicitors
Google has received encouraging news in its long-running legal battle over whether its AdWords service infringes trademark rights.
Polskie Ratownictwo Okretowe v Rallo Vito & C SNC & another [2009] EWHC 2249 (Comm), [2009] All ER (D) 80 (Sep)
The current esteem in which Parliament is held by the British electorate has not been so low for decades, if not centuries. The malaise has its roots in far deeper and longer term problems than the various scandals and debacles that reach the news. Given the state of disillusionment and the problems inherent in the current system, the tasks ahead are mountainous. Could Michael Mansfield restore faith in the government’s legal credentials?
Pereda v Madrid Movilidad SA: C-277/08, [2009] All ER (D) 88 (Sep)
The attorney general, Baroness Scotland, has been fined £5,000 for employing an illegal worker as her housekeeper.
>> Ivy booking problems
>> Charging order beats bankruptcy
>> Hire care offers
>> relet victory for consumers
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
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
