Law digest: 7 November 2008

Peter Hungerford-Welch, associate dean, The City Law School, City University London. www.city.ac.uk/law

President’s Guidance: McKenzie Friends [2008] All ER (D) 167 (Oct)

The guidance dated 14 April 2008 is withdrawn and replaced with revised guidance.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Freeths—Sophie Fulwell

National firm strengthens Liverpool employment practice with director hire

Cargo Law—Francesca Santoro

Specialist marine law firm expands disputes practice with senior hire

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners

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NLJ this week: Mazur ruling sparks fresh calls for litigation overhaul

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has reignited debate over what exactly counts as the ‘conduct of litigation’ in modern legal practice

NLJ this week: Hidden assets & financial remedies proceedings

A controversial High Court financial remedies ruling has reignited debate over secrecy, non-disclosure and fairness in divorce proceedings involving hidden wealth

NLJ this week: Deferred prosecution agreements enter a new era

Britain’s deferred prosecution agreement regime is undergoing a significant shift, with prosecutors placing renewed emphasis on corporate cooperation, reform and early self-reporting

NLJ this week: High Court backs Met Police use of facial recognition

The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s live facial recognition policy, rejecting claims that its deployment unlawfully interferes with privacy and protest rights

NLJ this week: Chatbots in the dock as AI liability questions mount

As AI chatbots increasingly provide legal and commercial advice, English law is beginning to confront who should bear responsibility when automated systems get things wrong

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Law digest: 7 November 2008

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Sophie Fulwell

Cargo Law—Francesca Santoro

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions