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Stephen Lewis discusses the Law Commission’s work on electronic execution of documents & why they’ve confirmed that electronic signatures are a viable alternative to handwritten signatures

The right to be forgotten is restricted to EU member states, the European Court of Justice (CJEU) has held in a landmark victory for Google.
The courts modernisation programme must not go the way of HS2, the chair of the Bar Council has warned, after progress was revealed to be behind schedule.
The resale of e-books is unlawful under EU law, according to an Advocate General’s opinion.
MPs face ‘unprecedented threats’, with many reporting persistent online abuse, according to a ‘snapshot’ report last week by the Institute for Government thinktank. 
Legal technology firm InfoTrack has announced the return of its popular ‘Take me to Australia’ promotion, a prize draw to win a two-week holiday in Australia for two. 
The use of technology in business and the protection of victims of abusive online communications are the law reform priorities of the next appointees to the Law Commission.
David Christie explains how understanding and harnessing the development of technology in legal practice is far from academic
Bar Council elections will go electronic only in October.

Simon Hetherington argues the greatest risk from DIY wills is in the profession’s response to them

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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