Dispute Resolution analysis: The court struck out a series of amendments which sought to add a number of new claimants to an existing action in circumstances where the addition of those parties was sought, and the amendments were made, after expiration of the limitation period but before service of the claim form. The court similarly refused to allow the amendment of the names of the claimants (with the exception of one) in the same circumstances, there being real doubt as to the identity of the original claimants in the first place. The court also considered the correct route by which a defendant could seek the removal of any parties incorrectly added to the claim, and how consent to addition as a claimant falls to be signified for the purposes of CPR 19.4(4). Written by Christopher Snell, barrister at New Square Chambers.

Law360: Addison Lee drivers who rent their vehicles are workers entitled to the national minimum wage when they are logged in and available to work, an employment tribunal has ruled in the latest successful UK group claim against a gig economy employer.

A further agreement between a State and the IAEA to improve the efficiency and strengthen the effectiveness of the IAEA safeguards system.

The earnings-related state pension.

Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: Over the past week, reports have emerged about filings that have been made at Companies House marking a charge as satisfied, without the company’s or relevant lender’s knowledge. This article discusses the sudden reinstatement of charges by the Registrar and the importance of double checking the filings at Companies House. Written by John Alderton, partner, Russ Hill, partner, Monika Lorenzo-Perez, partner, Charlotte Møller, partner, Devinder Singh, partner, Vanessa Stuart, director and Rachael Markham, PSL at Squire Patton Boggs.

Any claim included in the same proceedings as the claimant's claim against the defendant other than a counterclaim.

Family analysis: In Mr and Mrs K v Mr and Mrs Z the court considered an application for a parental order by the intended parents, (the applicants), who were both aged 72 at the time of their application. The child had been born via a surrogacy arrangement in California. While all elements of section 54 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (HFEA 2008) criteria had been met, Mrs Justice Knowles expressed her concern, at the first hearing, that the applicant’s statements did not sufficiently detail the arrangements for the child’s care should they die or lose capacity during the child’s minority. The court was required to consider the child’s lifelong welfare interests when deciding whether to make a parental order and was obliged to examine carefully what arrangements had been made to secure the child’s welfare should incapacity or death befall either of the applicants. Natalie Sutherland, partner and head of Modern Families at Burgess Mee Family Law considers the decision.

Costs involved for custodianship, auditing and registration of ownership.

Items of costs which are recoverable in certain circumstances.

Consultant’s appointment 1 In addition to the Services set out in Schedule [insert relevant schedule], the Consultant shall perform any additional services in connection with the Project which the Employer may instruct from time to time. Subject to clause 2, the Employer shall pay to the Consultant:

Also known as the state second pension (S2P) under the old state pension scheme (prior to 6 April 2016). This is no longer provided under the new state pension scheme with effect from 6 April 2016.

A facility provided by occupational pension schemes for members to boost retirement saving.