Keith Patten examines the complex & inconsistent area of PI limitation law
Paula Harris charts the top EU legal developments for litigators in 2010
The Kings’ Chambers costs team clarify costs arguments after two recent decisions
The Supreme Court will decide in October, says Rakesh Bassi
First Plus Financial Group v Hewett [2010] EWCA Civ 312, [2010] All ER (D) 248 (Mar)
One Search Direct Holdings Ltd (formerly SPH Holdings Ltd) (trading as OneSearch Direct) v York City Council [2010] EWHC 590 (Admin), [2010] All ER (D) 198 (Mar)
The complexities of the illegality defence could soon be history. David Hertzell & Caroline Lody explain why
Paul Randolph asks why litigation is so often preferred to mediation
The clock is counting down to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) new Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) which will replace the transfer system first introduced 20 years ago.
Yvonne Smyth takes the temperature of the legal job market
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
