Hillingdon London Borough Council v Neary (by his litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) [2011] EWHC 413 (COP), [2011] All ER (D) 26 (Mar)
Peter Jackson J, 28 Feb 2011
Changes described in some quarters as a “damp squib”
Floodgates set to open after Supreme Court ruling
“GP law” is the future for high street lawyers, a roundtable discussion has heard.
Investment banks will be hit by a rash of high value court claims over “toxic” financial products later this year, a senior commercial lawyer has predicted.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a report showing its progress in equality and diversity.
A number cannot be trademarked where it describes the goods, the European Court of Justice has held. A Polish publisher was refused permission to register the number 1000 as a trade mark for a puzzle book because it described the book.
Nearly 100 fee-paid recorder posts are now available throughout England and Wales.
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
