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25 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court held today in that although compulsory retirement at 65 was directly age discriminatory, it was still capable of justification based on legitimate social policy aims. more >>>

24 Apr 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Andrew Plunkett examines the recent Formula One case, also the first of its kind, that highlights the duty of confidence owed by independent contractors to their clients. more >>>

23 Apr 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Richard Wilkins successfully acted for the Bar Council in the recent race discrimination case Iteshi v The General Council Of The Bar. more >>>

19 Apr 2012

In what is hoped to be a landmark case for the insurance industry in tackling fraudulent claims, BLM partner David Spencer talks to Post Magazine about Summers v Fairclough Homes. more >>>

16 Apr 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP (BLM) has appointed new partners Nick Rogers and Richard Williams to the personal injury team in Southampton. Nick and Richard joined the firm on 2 April. more >>>

10 Apr 2012

The General Medical Council's powers to impose 'interim orders' on doctors by virtue of section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 are not benign and their effect should not be underestimated. more >>>

10 Apr 2012

The Association of British Insurers and the National Flood Forum have published guidance for local authorities on planning in flood risk areas. Berrymans Lace Mawer lawyer Joanne Holbrook comments. more >>>

05 Apr 2012

Helen Jones acted for the defendant in this group action which examines an employer's duties in relation to Equipment Regulations and Common Law. more >>>

05 Apr 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Vanessa Latham offers advice to employers on how to manage staff absences during the London Olympics in July. more >>>

03 Apr 2012

The Government announced last year that it would be 'shaking up' UK employment law in "the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades", to make it fairer for employers. more >>>

28 Mar 2012

After a five year journey through the higher courts, the EL Trigger Litigation concluded today with the Supreme Court's judgment.
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26 Mar 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Sarah Mansfield comments on the use of CCTV on social housing estates for 24 Housing Magazine. more >>>

26 Mar 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP (BLM) has announced the election of Mike Brown as its new National Senior Partner (NSP) from 2 April 2012. more >>>

23 Mar 2012

There have recently been important developments on the effect of carrying out a proper review procedure for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and possession, under the Starter Tenancy s21 Review Procedure. more >>>

28 Feb 2012

Yesterday, the Court of Appeal handed down a judgment which further clarifies the operation of one of the statutory defences to strict liability under s2(2) of the Animals Act 1971. more >>>

23 Feb 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Natalie Puce reports on a new law, which aims to tackle dangerous driving, leading to longer jail terms for offenders. more >>>

21 Feb 2012

On 29 March 2011, the Government responded to its consultation on reforming costs and funding arrangements in civil litigation.
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17 Feb 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Joanne Holbrook highlights the responsibilities of both the insurer and the homeowner when it comes to flood defences. more >>>

09 Feb 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partners Jim Sherwood and Greg McEwen write about the liability issues for insurers surrounding cosmetic treatments in an article published in Post Magazine. more >>>

17 Jan 2012

BLM partner Louisa Martindale reports on the cases of Jaykishan Patel v Fortis Insurance Ltd, in the following newsflash.
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12 Jan 2012

The Mactavish Report: Corporate Risk and Insurance – the case for placement reform, has been widely debated amongst the insurance sector. more >>>

11 Jan 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Malcolm Keen examines why the court of appeal has confirmed that damages can be awarded for harassment with no need to prove foreseeability. more >>>

09 Jan 2012

Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP associate Paul Wainwright and Dr Mark Friston of King Chambers, Manchester explain why costs budgeting should be developed to provide more costs certainty for the client. more >>>