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On 1 October 2024, a historic change to the status of alternative dispute resolution in the civil justice system took effect. Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) came into [...]

The recent County Court case of Conway v Conway & Anor [2024]1 (Conway) has highlighted the increased emphasis that courts are placing on parties' use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) [...]

In January 2024, we reported on the Court of Appeal decision in James Churchill -v- Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023]. This confirmed that the court has the power to [...]

The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has delivered a significant judgment in Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd v Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (in liquidation) [2018] EWHC 2043 (TCC) where the [...]

In the Court of Appeal (CA) decision in North Midland Building Ltd v Cyden Homes Ltd [2018], the TCC judgment at first instance has been unanimously upheld. The CA considered [...]

How safe are you relying on professional advice where there is no contract in place? We review the latest decision in this area in the case of BDW Trading Ltd [...]

Concurrent delay remains a knotty issue open to various interpretations, as highlighted by the recent case of Saga Cruises BDF Ltd v Fincantieri SPA [2016]. In practice, substantive concurrency is [...]

Issues are presented concerning the bravery of the fire, police and emergency personnel who were called upon to deal with the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Washington and New York on September 11, 2001. Acts of bravery from other states are discussed.

A team of the best 57 high school football players is presented, selected by scouts, college coaches and recruiters from across the United States. The talents of several of the key players are showcased, describing their skills and their immediate educational plans.

High school students from around the country are chosen for Parade's All-American football team on basis of ability and academic achievement.

Parade honors those behind the badge with this years Police Officer of the Year award. David Foster takes top honors but additional nominees are also listed.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has named New Hampshire State Trooper Charles M. West Officer of the Year. West shot and killed Carl Drega on Aug 2, 1997. Drega had been on a killing spree that resulted in the deaths of 2 State Troopers and 2 civilians, and the wounding of several law enforcement officers. Officers receiving honorable mentions are also profiled.

The American College of Sports Medicine says that those with hypertension are benefited by endurance exercise. Helpful activities include swimming, jogging and biking.

Quarterback Tim Couch of Leslie County High in Hyden, KY, was named Parade's Football Team Player of the Year. Running back Edgerrin James, quarterback Quincy Carter and others are also profiled, and a list of top players in various positions is presented.

A total of 29 players are named to the Parade magazine all-America high school girls soccer team. The team includes 14 mid-fielders, nine forwards, two defensive players and four goalkeepers.

Pres. George Bush believes that sports can give children enjoyment and help them deal with problems. He feels that children should exercise, eat a healthy diet and stop watching so much television.

Michael O'Shea lost his friend, Reverend Mychal Judge, in the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. O'Shea later named his baby Mychal and holds the memory of his friend near to him. Reverend Judge died while giving last rites to a fireman who was also killed.

A description is presented of the talent which is displayed by the teenage players in Parade's 45th All-America High School Boys Basketball Team. The player of the year is Eddy Curry of South Holland, Il.

Issues are presented concerning the 45 boys who have been included in the 2001 High School Boys Soccer Team. The growing popularity of soccer and the advantages gained by the team through competing with comparably talented players are discussed.

Dennis Devitte was selected as the 2000 Police Officer of the Year for his courageous actions. Devitte was off-duty when he confronted three armed robbers who were shooting in a Las Vegas, NA, bar.

Women basketball players are at last receiving the public recognition they deserve.

The sporting views of Parade's top ten boys basketball players are presented.

Parade has chosen it's favorite boys soccer players from the top high schools around the country. Players honored include Nelson Akwari, Jordan Cila, Damarcus Beasley and Delvin Countess.

Parade has selected 40 high school girl basketball players from around the US and rated them by placing them on first, second, third, and fourth teams. The Player of the Year is Nina Smith, a 6-ft-4 center from Waterloo, IA. Smith averaged 27 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 blocks, and 3 steals per game during the 1998-99 season. She plans to attend the Univ of Wisconsin.

Each year Parade magazine selects the player of the year as well as the All-America High School Girls Soccer Team. The player of the year was Susan Bush from Houston Texas. Also noted are Aliesha Cramer, Devvyn Hawkins, Catherine Reddick and goal tender Jennifer Branam. Names of the other 35 selected individuals are presented.

Dayton, OH, Player of the Year Tamika Williams is a six-foot-one forward. Parade selected 40 players from 21 states for the periodical's 22nd annual All-America High School Girls Basketball Team. Several are profiled.

Parade's 1998 All-America High School Boys Basketball Team includes Al Harrington, Rashard Lewis, Vincent Yarbrough, Joel Przbilla, JaRon Rush, Korleone Young, De-Marr Johnson, Dan Gadzuric, Stromile Swift, and Ronald Curry on the first team. Details on individual players are presented.

George Motza, Jr, won the Carnegie Hero Award for saving a boy from drowning in a lake in Oxford, OH. Motza died while saving the boy. Other award winners are profiled, including Deborah Rae O'Shields, who climbed barbed-wire fences in bare feet to save a boy who fell into an icy pond.

Pittsburgh, PA, linebacker LaVar Arrington, of North Hills High, is Parade's high school player of the year. The other 57 players selected by college recruiters and coaches throughout the US are also listed, and several players are profiled.

Parade magazine's 40th All-America High School Boys Basketball Team is presented. The 40-member team come from 25 states. Player of the Year is Kobe Bryant, a shooting guard from Ardmore, PA's Lower Merion High.

A list of the top-38 high school soccer players, representing 29 states in the US is presented. Player of the Year honors were awarded to Josh Anderson a forward out of Walt Whitman high school in Bethesda, MD. The entire list of players are arranged by position, along with school name and location.

A biography is provided of the high school girls from the First Team of Parade's 19th annual All-America High School Girls Basketball Team. Career statistics are provided for each girl.

Parade's 39th annual basketball team includes two-time choice Stephon Marbury, a point guard for Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, NY. The 40-man roster has players from 22 different states and the District of Columbia.

People should try to avoid becoming crime victims by staying alert and avoiding places where criminals might lurk. Avoiding isolated areas is important. Valuables should always be surrendered to an armed robber. Warning devices and other topics are discussed.

Fifty-seven high school football players were chosen throughout the US by sports recruiters and coaches. Quarterback Chris Redman was selected the year's best player. He and several other players are profiled.

Lakeshia Frett of Phoebus High School (Hampton, VA) has been named Player of the Year on Parade's yearly All-American High School Girls Basketball Team. A list of 39 other players from 25 states is presented. The players were selected by 150 college coaches, recruiters and scouts.

Passage of the Merchant Mariners Fairness Act of 1993 would grant Merchant Marine military benefits granted to other World War II veterans. An estimated 2,500 veterans are eligible for benefits that include military burial.

The principle of weight training is that if the muscles are overloaded, they will gradually adapt and become stronger. A gradual program of overloading the muscles is best to obtain results. A workout routine of two or three days a week with a day of rest in between is the best type of program.

Before starting a round of golf, it helps to practice some simple exercises to avoid injuries. Stretches for the calf, quad, posterior shoulder and rotator cuff can improve the body and the score.

Kickbox Fitness, a mixture of boxing, aerobics, and martial arts, offers a total body workout while improving strength and flexibility. The exercise burns a lot of calories and has enough variety to entertain the easily bored. It incorporates a variety of different boxing, martial arts, and resistance moves.

The Special Olympics is always in need of volunteer coaches, fundraisers, and event workers. More than one million children and adults from 150 countries participate in the events every year. Contact information is included.

The 1998 US World Cup team will begin competing for the World Cup on June 10, marking only the sixth time that an American team has qualified for the finals. Parade all-Americans on the US team discuss their prospects for winning.

Parade magazine's sixth annual All-America High School Girls Soccer Team is presented. Forty-one players from 21 states were selected to the 1998 team. Jena Kluegel of Minnesota and Alyson Wagner of California were named co-players of the year.

Ronald Curry, quarterback, has been named PARADE Magazine's Player of the Year, topping the list of athletes named to its annual All-America Football Team. Coaches, recruiters, scouts and other experts selected 56 athletes, representing 36 states, for the list.

The members of the PARADE's 1997 All-America high-school girls basketball team are led by Nicole Teasley, a valuable offensive player and the 5'10' Semeka Randall. The 40 players selected by basketball coaches and recruiters are divided into four teams.

A medical doctor suggests that to make any diet and exercise program work there must be a shift in lifestyle. Emphasis must be on basic activities such as regular exercise, and good eating habits in order to produce good health.

Thirty-three athletes from 25 different states were chosen to comprise Parade's 19th annual All-America High School Boys Soccer Team. Leading the pack is Jason Moore of Lilburn, GA, who has been chosen as player of the year. Chevrolet is the official sponsor of the 1997 team.