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08 November 2007
Issue: 7296 / Categories: Legal News
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LEGAL LIBRARY

News

The UK’s first dedicated law enforcement and related picture library has been launched. The Law Enforcement Picture Library provides images from straightforward editorial stock to high end creative images for advertising and fine art requirements. Other services include: victim and crime scene photography for the legal profession; articles on all aspects of law enforcement and legal issues; and comment on law enforcement and legal issues for broadcast media. It has law enforcement props and accessories and access to specialist firearms and equipment for film, TV and photographic assignments. See www.digitalrailroad.net/lawenforcement.

Issue: 7296 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Switalskis—Sally Ann Masih, Suzy Overton & Jane Beaumont

Switalskis—Sally Ann Masih, Suzy Overton & Jane Beaumont

Trio of recruits strengthens Switalskis residential property team

Ward Hadaway—Steven Hayward

Ward Hadaway—Steven Hayward

Birmingham law firm appoints construction partner

Flint Bishop—six appointments

Flint Bishop—six appointments

Flint Bishop accelerates Northern growth through strategic senior appointments

NEWS
A High Court decision has clarified that a home may be unfit for human habitation not only where conditions endanger health or safety, but also where they seriously undermine comfort and convenience

A longer time limit for employment tribunal claims, new charity law thresholds, property tribunal recruitment and appellate guidance on small-claims costs feature in the latest Civil Way round-up

A recent High Court ruling could make issue estoppel considerably more complex in cross-border litigation, requiring parties to consider the foreign law governing the underlying claim
The Supreme Court has overturned Cheshire West’s bright-line test for deprivation of liberty, replacing it with a broader, more contextual assessment that gives greater weight to an individual’s wishes, feelings and apparent consent
Jonathan Fisher KC’s wide-ranging fraud report contains worthwhile proposals, but turning them into workable reform will require money, capacity and political will
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