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11 January 2007
Issue: 7255 / Categories: Legal News , Public , Personal injury
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Bad driving

In brief

A public consultation on road traffic offences has been launched by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) seeking comments on how
offences are prosecuted and the services offered to victims and witnesses. The CPS wants views on what should constitute dangerous and careless driving; what information victims and their families want; and how cases
involving the death of a family member or close friend should be prosecuted. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Sir Ken Macdonald QC, says: “The way bad driving is dealt with is a matter of great public concern and I am determined to ensure we offer the best possible service.”

Issue: 7255 / Categories: Legal News , Public , Personal injury
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

NEWS
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
Arbitration may be private, but its confidentiality is no impenetrable shield. Writing in NLJ this week, James Glaysher of Kingsley Napley examines when courts will permit arbitral material to surface in open litigation
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

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