THIS ISSUE
Victoria Morrison-Hughes doubts whether the disclosure of agency fees would assist in the resolution of a cost dispute
Ffyon Reilly looks at recent case law on judicial discretion as to minor errors
John Gould on why serious work is required to re-set the collective moral compass of those in Government & Parliament
How is the law serving single parents & their children? David Burrows considers a half-century of reforms
Hugh Grant’s decision to settle his action for misuse of private information against NGN has shone a spotlight on the debatable fairness of CPR, Pt 36, says Colin Campbell
Georgina Squire examines time limitations imposed by the Court of Appeal on unfair prejudice petitions
How did a package holiday buffet meal impact the world of international arbitration? Charlotte Pope-Williams & Adam Riley explain
If the destination is settlement, parties are advised to get on board at the earliest (& cheapest) opportunity, says Dominic Regan
Back to unanimity? Michael Zander KC is sceptical about a report that calls for the abolition of majority jury verdicts
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Freeths—Ruth Clare
National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester
Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon
Partner appointed head of family team
mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison
Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return
NEWS
Conveyancing lawyers have enjoyed a rapid win after campaigning against UK Finance’s decision to charge for access to the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors
Regulators differed in the clarity and consistency of their post-Mazur advice and guidance, according to an interim report by the Legal Services Board (LSB)
The Solicitors Act 1974 may still underpin legal regulation, but its age is increasingly showing. Writing in NLJ this week, Victoria Morrison-Hughes of the Association of Costs Lawyers argues that the Act is ‘out of step with modern consumer law’ and actively deters fairness
A Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruling has reopened debate on the availability of ‘user damages’ in competition claims. Writing in NLJ this week, Edward Nyman of Hausfeld explains how the CAT allowed Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen’s alternative damages case against Meta to proceed, rejecting arguments that such damages are barred in competition law
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