To corrupt a slogan of the 1970s: has it taken the waiting out of wanting? We have waited 105 years, so is it what we wanted...
In his recent NLJ article, Valuable possession, Jon Holbrook argues that the court should summarily dismiss almost all defences to claims for possession...
Lawyers talk about “Tesco Law” and the ongoing liberalisation of legal services...
Ian Smith reports on fixed-term employees legislation & an EAT decision on dismissal justification
In his third FPR update David Burrows looks at costs savings, case management & mediation
Keith Patten explores the difficulties involved in an employee suing their employer for an injury sustained in an attack at work
Robert Eckford explains how the Court of Protection can help with “hoarders” & unco-operative tenants
Jennifer Craven reports on new guidance on contentious provisions in the Bribery Act relating to extraterritoriality
In this second article on infant settlement costs, Lisa Wright considers the effect of the new fixed costs regime under CPR 45.27 to 45.40
The Sousa decision provides important clarification of the operation of conditional fee agreements, says Michael Feakes
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions
Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class
Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments
Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard
Myers & Co—Jess Latham
Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire
