Desmond v Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police [2011] EWCA Civ 3, [2011] All ER (D) 37 (Jan)
Oliver Gayner reviews the work of the last three terms in the UK Supreme Court
Dominic Regan believes there are odd cases…& odd judges to boot
Court of Appeal allows appeal against detention under Mental Health Act
A man who was accused of stalking women and then detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (the 1983 Act) has succeeded in his human rights claim.
The default retirement age will cease to exist from October
Deputy PM Nick Clegg has announced new proposals on flexible parental leave which could see fathers taking over childcare after six weeks.
Tough economic times have led to a significant increase in tribunals’ workloads.
A support service for lawyers suffering emotional distress has experienced its second busiest year since opening.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is calling a halt to firms that offer cash incentives to prospective compensation claimants.
The requirement to appoint compliance officers under the draft Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) handbook could encourage a culture of fear and secrecy, Legal Risk LLP partner Frank Maher has warned.
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
