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Monthly Archives: 30th November 2018
Why dual qualify? The Caribbean advantage (Karen Gough – Counsel Magazine)
This article was first published by Counsel Magazine on 22 November 2018. Caribbean-qualified counsel Karen Gough took the plunge, got the international edge and benefitted her whole practice. “When I… Read more »
Aspen Underwriting in the Court of Appeal: The evidential standard to be met in establishing jurisdiction after the Supreme Court’s decision in Brownlie v Four Seasons Holdings (Michael McParland QC)
One of the key aspects of the Court of Appeal’s judgment of 21 November 2018 in Aspen Underwriting Ltd & Ors v Kairos Shipping Ltd & Ors. (Atlantik Confidence) [2018]… Read more »
SCL’s “Mulled Wine and Mince Pie Night” – Collaborative Contracting – Aspiration, Myth or Reality? Paul Darling QC
Paul Darling QC will speak at The Society of Construction Law’s “Mulled Wine and Mince Pie Night” – Collaborative Contracting – Aspiration, Myth or Reality? which will take place on… Read more »
Kenyan Emergency Group Litigation claims dismissed
On 21 November 2018, Stewart J handed down judgment in Kimathi and others v Foreign and Commonwealth Office in respect of the second of 25 test claims arising from the… Read more »
Mental Capacity Report – November 2018
Welcome to the November 2018 Mental Capacity Report, including from the newest recruit to the editorial team, Katherine Barnes. Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation… Read more »
Wider Context Report – November 2018
In the Wider Context Report: relevant developments from around the world, including an important decision from Australia reflecting back on practice under the MCA. Click here for the Wider Context… Read more »
Mental Capacity Report: Scotland – November 2018
In the Scotland Report: a report from the World Guardianship Congress, and the impact in Scotland of an important case concerning disability discrimination and autism. Click here for the Mental… Read more »
Practice and Procedure Report – November 2018
In the Practice and Procedure Report: Sir James Munby addresses the LAG Community Care Conference and updates from the Court Users Group. Click here for the Practice and Procedure Report… Read more »
Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report – November 2018
In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: an update on the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill; sex, risk and public anxiety; and a slew of significant decisions relating to… Read more »
Lindy Patterson QC to speak at the SCL Astra Breakfast Seminar
Lindy Paterson QC will speak at the SCL Astra Breakfast Seminar, hosted by Macfarlanes, on the 12th December. The seminar is entitled “Statutory Adjudication and Dispute Boards: do they deliver?”… Read more »
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