The loss of legal aid is a major cause for concern, says Jon Robins
Malcolm Dowden follows the latest disputes surrounding the HS2 rail link
Charles Pigott tracks the government’s moves to close whistleblowing “loopholes”
Lehna Hewitt & Sarah Hughes report on the use of social media in divorce cases
Can police negligence be tackled under HRA 1998, asks Richard Scorer
Daniel Gatty reports on some recent good news for landlords
David Branson examines the increasingly divergent approach to legal liability in health & safety at work cases
Swift v Secretary of State for Justice [2013] EWCA Civ 193, [2013] All ER (D) 155 (Mar)
R (on the application of Dowsett) v Secretary of State for Justice [2013] EWHC 687 (Admin), [2013] All ER (D) 270 (Mar)
Barratt Homes Ltd v Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water) [2013] EWCA Civ 233, [2013] All ER (D) 290 (Mar)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Hugh James—Phil Edwards
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
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Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
