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 [...]
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 [...]
My previous post on Uren v Corporate Leisure (UK) and ors [2010] EWHC 46 (QB) is below http://www.interalialegal.com/2010/02/an-update-on-the-law-of-negligence/ Mr Uren has now appealed to the Court of Appeal against the decision of Field J – see Robert Lee Uren v (1) Corporate Leisure (UK) Ltd and (2) Ministry of Defence [2011] EWCA Civ 66. The appellant [...]
