Litigation

Commercial Bar: Split personality

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

As regulators begin to flex their competition law muscles, an issue that is now arising in the courts - and particularly the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) - is the extent to which the regulator can or should wear its 'regulator' and 'competition authority' hats at the same time.

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Commercial Bar: Uncertain ground

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

In Svenska v the Government of Lithuania and others the Court of Appeal dismissed the Government of Lithuania's appeal from the decision of Justice Gloster, holding that it was subject to the jurisdiction of the court in proceedings to enforce an International Chamber of Commerce arbitration award against it.

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Commercial Bar: No 'I' in team

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

The line between the work of barristers and solicitors is becoming increasingly blurred as both professions undergo simultaneous transformations. For those practising independently at the Bar, these changes undoubtedly affect working styles, as well as the nature of their relationship with solicitors.

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The Bar: Neuberger to tackle pupillage concerns

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

Agenda emerges from Neuberger's access review as report set for Easter publication; the Bar Council lobbies for Legal Services Board independence; and Littleton Chambers names new chief executive. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest developments at the Bar A report on widening access to the Bar is set to be published by Easter. Appeal court judge Lord Justice David Neuberger is heading up a working party tasked with carrying out a review on the issue, following reports that the chances of students securing a pupillage are at an all-time low.

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The Bar: Bar Council lobbies on Legal Services Board

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

Agenda emerges from Neuberger's access review as report set for Easter publication; the Bar Council lobbies for Legal Services Board independence; and Littleton Chambers names new chief executive. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest developments at the Bar The Bar Council launched a major lobbying offensive last month (19 February), warning that the provisions in the Legal Services Bill relating to appointments to the new Legal Services Board will weaken the perceived independence of the profession as well as jeopardising its contribution to the UK economy.

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The Bar: Littleton Chambers names new chief exec

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

Agenda emerges from Neuberger's access review as report set for Easter publication; the Bar Council lobbies for Legal Services Board independence; and Littleton Chambers names new chief executive. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest developments at the Bar Employment and commercial set Littleton Chambers has hired a new chief executive. Gerard Hickie, former managing director of cosmetics company Vivalis, will join the set on 12 March, replacing the incumbent chief executive David Douglas.

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Pro bono advocacy group names new chief exec

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 28, 2007

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) - the largest provider of pro bono advocacy services for UK social security and employment law - has appointed a new chief executive, the group announced today (28 February). Former PricewaterhouseCoopers tax partner Clive Tulloch started in his position at the FRU towards the end of last year, taking over from former director Kelly Essery in the role.

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Bar Council to tackle profession's 'elitism'

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 26, 2007

Bar Council chairman Geoffrey Vos QC will unveil a series of measures promoting access to the Bar in a speech this afternoon (26 February). In anticipation of a report on the subject, Vos will announce a number of initiatives to help widen access to the Bar in his speech to the think tank Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) at London's Canary Wharf. Measures include a placement programme for gifted students from state schools, set up in conjunction with the SMF, as well as a new package of bank loans for aspiring barristers from poorer backgrounds to finance their BVC year.

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Farrers hires family silk from 1 Hare Court

By Charlotte Edmond | February 22, 2007

Farrer & Co has boosted its family law team with the hire of a silk from 1 Hare Court. Jeremy Posnansky QC joins Farrers from the specialist family law set in May. He will work alongside the City firm's family law head, Richard Parry.

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International Edition

Farrers hires family silk from 1 Hare Court

By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | February 22, 2007

Farrer & Co has boosted its family law team with the hire of a silk from 1 Hare Court. Jeremy Posnansky QC joins Farrers from the specialist family law set in May. He will work alongside the City firm's family law head, Richard Parry.

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Litigation Daily

Why Sentencing Is Any Judge's Toughest Assignment

By Ross Todd | October 24, 2023

Retired Eleventh Circuit Judge Beverly Martin and Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven González discussed the challenges facing trial court judges in balancing the dual aims of punishment and rehabilitation during sentencing.

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Daily Report Online

Ga. Appeals Court Weighs Counting 'Side Hustle' as Employment for Workers Comp Claimants

By Alex Anteau | October 23, 2023

A crane operator had a side hustle for years before he was injured. However, the COVID-19 pandemic drove away both clients and profits from the gig in the months leading up to a debilitating injury.

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The Legal Intelligencer

Temple Health Responds to $30M Med Mal Defeat With Reinvented Defense Strategy

By Aleeza Furman | October 23, 2023

John Ryan, general counsel of Temple University Health System, called the hospital's recent loss, "disappointing but not surprising," and said, "We were not putting our best foot forward with the quality of lawyering."

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Connecticut Law Tribune

Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Overcome Hurdle to Recover Judgment From Alex Jones, But Is It Enough?

By Emily Cousins | October 23, 2023

"The size of the judgment reflects how reprehensible the conduct was," Nicholas Koffroth said, "but is unlikely to represent what is going to be the ultimate recovery."

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Law.com

Va. Judge Nixes Defense's Expert Witness, Finding Previous Work With Opposing Counsel Created 'Serious' Conflict of Interest

By Riley Brennan | October 23, 2023

"The serious nature of the conflict of interest in this case, if unaddressed, would cause irreparable harm to Plaintiff while undermining the fairness and integrity of these proceedings," the court wrote.

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New York Law Journal

Manhattan Judge Denies Summary Judgment in Suit Over Allegedly Rigged Foreclosure Sale

By Emily Saul | October 23, 2023

Plaintiffs claim the loan trustee breached its fiduciary duty to certificate holders when it allegedly greenlit the depressed sale of Boeing aircraft to certain shareholders at the expense of others.

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Law.com

Judge: Patent Holder's Letter to Alleged Infringing Company Plausibly Established Defendant's Knowledge and Intent

By Riley Brennan | October 23, 2023

A federal judge in Maine denied a company's motion to dismiss a patent infringement suit filed against it, concluding a letter the patent holder sent the alleged infringing company plausibly established the defendant's specific intent to encourage customer infringement.

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Delaware Business Court Insider

Wellness Brand Accuses Amazon.com of Copycat Product 'Bait and Switch'

By Ellen Bardash | October 23, 2023

The case is another permutation of litigation involving competing products sold on Amazon that have been filed in various jurisdictions over the past several years.

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Delaware Law Weekly

Amazon.com Accused of Copycat Product 'Bait and Switch'

By Ellen Bardash | October 23, 2023

The case is another permutation of litigation involving competing products sold on Amazon that have been filed in various jurisdictions over the past several years.

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Law.com

Driver's Insurer Responsible for Covering Accident While Behind the Wheel of Friend's Car, Ohio Supreme Court Rules

By Riley Brennan | October 23, 2023

The Ohio Supreme Court weighed in on an ongoing dispute between insurance companies, determining who was responsible for providing coverage after a man crashed his friend's car.

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