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20 September 2007
Issue: 7289 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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FAMILY LAW

K v K (ancillary relief: management of difficult cases) [2005] EWHC 1070 (Fam), [2005] All ER (D) 439 (May)

The general practice in the Family Division should be that only joint valuations are acceptable; one side’s refusal to co-operate cannot be circumvented by unilateral action, but should be dealt with by an application to the court. Notwithstanding CPR r 38.8, in matrimonial cases in which emotions often run high, it is prudent to act co-operatively and, therefore, jointly.

Issue: 7289 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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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 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

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
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
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