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Issue: Vol 164, Issue 7601

04 April 2014
IN THIS ISSUE

Second NLJ/LSLA Litigation Trends Survey tracks impact one year on from Jackson

One year on, David Greene assesses the impact of Jackson

Jonathan Herring explores a clear case of compassion from the courts

FOS awards cannot be used as a springboard for litigation, says Adam Edwards

Janna Purdie provides an overview of the forthcoming CPR changes

Sandy Mackay highlights the benefits of early expert witness meetings

Martin Burns explains hot-tubbing & how it helps judges decide cases

 

How will Jackson impact on the courts’ attitude towards expert evidence? Paul Phillips investigates

Geden Operations Ltd v Dry Bulk Handy Holdings Inc [2014] EWHC 885 (Comm), [2014] All ER (D) 271 (Mar)

Leni Gas & Oil Investments Ltd and another v Malta Oil PTY Ltd and another [2014] EWHC 893 (Comm), [2014] All ER (D) 272 (Mar)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
Tech companies will be legally required to prevent material that encourages or assists serious self-harm appearing on their platforms, under Online Safety Act 2023 regulations due to come into force in the autumn
Commercial leasehold, the defence of insanity and ‘consent’ in the criminal law are among the next tranche of projects for the Law Commission
In this month's update, employment guru Ian Smith reveals the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s pivotal role in the ongoing supermarket equal pay litigation, upholding most findings and confirming that detailed training materials are valid evidence of actual work
County court cases are speeding up, with the median time from claim to hearing 62 weeks for fast, intermediate and multi-track claims—5.4 weeks faster than last year
The Bar has a culture of ‘impunity’ and ‘collusive bystanding’ in which making a complaint is deemed career-ending due to a ‘cohort of untouchables’ at the top, Baroness Harriet Harman KC has found
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