Archive

Sempra Metals (2): recovering interest

Could the Sempra Metals judgment revive the under-used principle of unjust enrichment, asks Catharine Otton-Goulder

Taking limited control

The Tribunals, Courts & Enforcement Act has failed to create a single enforcement body as it was originally intended, says John Kruse

Update: immigration and asylum

Jane Coker reviews the latest immigration rule changes as well as cases on country guidance, asylum and human rights

Taxing transfers

Tax rules on transfers made by a transferor who dies before the seven-year cut-off point should be relaxed, argues Helen Hobhouse

Leading and learning

CMS Cameron McKenna is making a conscious effort to raise people management as a priority, putting retention of employees on a par with commitment to client excellence. Leadership training and ongoing education for assistants have been two areas explored.

Sussex: the forgotten legal aid lawyers

The Sussex Law Society president remains optimistic that legal aid lawyers will make it through the Carter reforms. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

Sempra Metals (1): restitution revised

The House of Lords' decision in Sempra Metals sets the record straight for restitution claims under English and EU law, says Simon Whitehead

Update: employment

Sue Ashtiany considers the scope of employment contracts, victimisation, and the first case on information and consultation before the EAT