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29 May 2008
Issue: 7323 / Categories: Legal News
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Hope rising

News in brief

Hopes are rising that the “creaking coroners system” will finally be revamped by the government, following publication of the draft Queen’s speech, says the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). John McQuater, APIL vice president, has welcomed news that the Coroner and Death Certification Bill, which failed to make it onto the statute books despite being included in last year’s draft speech, has remained on the government’s agenda.

Issue: 7323 / Categories: Legal News
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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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