The House of Lords has given leave for an appeal in the case of Cockburn v Chief Adjudication Officer against refusal of an allowance in respect of laundry created by an incontinent woman. The appeal will question a Court of Appeal ruling from 26 June 1996.
Osborne Clarke axes funds division
Osborne Clarke is to shut down its investment management division over fears of a possible conflict of interest. The firm feared its connection with a large number of corporate clients, whose shares are traded on the stock market, could lead to a conflict. The move will set alarm bells ringing in other corporate law firms […]