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12 February 2009
Issue: 7356 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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Lawyers ahead on points

Profession

Lawyers are 60% more likely than the average motorist to have points on their licence, according to insurance specialist Admiral.
The legal profession’s shocking record was uncovered during analysis of 1.6m car insurance policies. More than 20% have motoring convictions, compared with the average among UK drivers which is 12.6%.
An Admiral spokesperson said: “It could be that some of the more well paid professions such as lawyers may drive cars with larger engines and are tempted to drive fast.”

Issue: 7356 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
The legal profession is undergoing a fundamental shift from selling services to creating technology-enabled products, according to Professor Luke Mason, Head of School of Law at Regent's University London
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