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09 April 2009
Issue: 7364 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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First legal executive partner

News in brief

The first legal executive to be made a partner under the new rules for legal disciplinary practices (LDPs) is Nick Hanning, of Poole firm RWPS LLP. He is a personal injury lawyer specialising in occupational stress claims, particularly bullying and harassment. Hanning said his appointment would “clarify my position with clients, suppliers and other bodies”.

Issue: 7364 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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