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08 December 2017
Issue: 7773 / Categories: Legal News
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CILEx honours Lord Thomas

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Former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, has been made an honorary Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) in recognition of his support of the Institute. Lord Thomas, who retired in October, said: ‘As specialist lawyers, Chartered Legal Executives have an important role to play in the legal landscape. I have been heartened to see new opportunities open up to them in recent years—from independent practice rights, to setting up their own law firms, or entering the ranks of the judiciary.’

Issue: 7773 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant

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Global shipping practice expands with experienced ship finance partner hire

Freeths—Richard Lockhart

Freeths—Richard Lockhart

Infrastructure specialist joins as partner in Glasgow office

NEWS
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The government’s plan to curb jury trials has sparked ‘jury furore’. Writing in NLJ this week, David Locke, partner at Hill Dickinson, says the rationale is ‘grossly inadequate’
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After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent
Family courts are tightening control of expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Dr Chris Pamplin says there is ‘no automatic right’ to call experts; attendance must be ‘necessary in the interests of justice’ under FPR Pt 25
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