Geoffrey Bindman sheds some light on libel’s prince
of darkness
Kirkman v Euro Exide Corporation [2007] EWCA Civ 66, [2007] All ER (D) 209 (Jan)
It seems that, as the demands on local authority housing stock increase, more disabled people are looking to community care legislation to meet their housing needs.
The case law in the last month has demonstrated a current approach to the statutory procedures that seems to vary from the weariedly explanatory to the downright exasperated.
Lahey v Pirelli Tyres Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 91, [2007] All ER (D) 165 (Feb)
Savage v South Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust [2006] EWHC 3562 (QB), [2007] All ER (D) 148 (Feb)
Contrary to some observers’ fears, juries can deal with complex fraud trials, argues Ian Francis
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
