My previous blog post on the decision of C v D – see – http://www.interalialegal.com/2011/01/when-is-an-expressed-reference-to-a-part-36-offer-not-a-valid-part-36-offer/ has now been overturned on appeal. The essence of the Court of Appeal’s decision [2011] EWCA Civ 646, is below. On 27 May 2011, the Court of Appeal heard the defendant’s appeal (Rix, Rimer and Stanley Burnton LJJ). The three [...]
From 1 October 2011, the adult national minimum wage will increase from £5.93 per hour to £6.08 per hour. Other increases that take effect at the same time are: 18-20 year olds (£4.98 per hour; currently £4.92 per hour) 16-17 year olds (£3.68 per hour; currently £3.64 per hour) apprentics (£2.60 per hour; currently £2.50 [...]
In recently perusing “Bar Barometer – Trends in the profile of the Bar” for March 2011, the following statistics show that the Bar is a male-dominated profession by a ratio of 2:1; over three-quarters of the profession are white and white QCs account for over ninety per cent of the practising profession. The Bar Council [...]
The date for the capturing of information for the 2011 Census is today (27.3.2011). If you have not done so, do try and ensure your forms are completed and sent off in early course, either in the post or online. (Doing it online is, in my view, preferable, as you get a submission receipt). Many [...]
