Was the withdrawal of legal aid from personal injury (PI) cases an inspired gamble that has paid off? Or has it been an “access to justice” disaster leaving many accident victims without proper compensation or adequate specialist advice?
News in brief
Legal news
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW— SEPARATION OF POWERS— SEPARATION OF POWERS BETWEEN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIARY
Emma King and Richard Burger assess the FSA's attempts to tackle boiler rooms
Why has commonhold been so slow to catch on? James Driscoll investigates
The law lords' move to Middlesex Guildhall cannot happen soon enough, says David Pope
Legal news
Legal news
Stephen Robinson offers some tips on how employers can tackle the summertime blues
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Hugh James—Phil Edwards
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
.tmb-mov69x69.jpg?sfvrsn=e3c4b2f1_1)
Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
