Archive

Government stalls fixed costs in clinical negligence cases

The introduction of draconian reforms are 'misguided and misconceived', says HJA partner

Spooked and spooky '[2016] EWHC 13

We need to think creatively about useful things for judges to do when they no longer have real cases to try, writes Richard Barr

The trade mark 'David versus Goliath

The negative publicity that results from trade mark giants seeking to enforce their rights against small traders should serve as a warning for the big guys, says Ben Scarfield

Aftershocks of commercial contract changes

Mark Lucas reviews some recent developments in relation to the law on penalties, the interpretation of contracts, and implied terms

The 'benefits' in deputyship standards

Following the introduction of new standards, professional deputies must get up to speed to navigate the entitlements minefield, writes Stewart Stretton-Hill

Migration and family reunion

Paul Stanley QC discusses the CJEU's role in disentangling legitimate interests in integration from illegitimate prejudice against those who do not 'fit in'

Revising costs budgets: What is a significant development?

Over three years on from the introduction of the costs management regime, the subject of when revisions can be made to a costs budget continues to present practitioners with a high degree of uncertainty, says David Wright

How to get ROI from 'an exhibition space

Be prepared, be approachable, and make sure you follow up, advises Douglas McPherson