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14 April 2009
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Legislation round-up

Legislation news update

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2426)

Summary
Amend SI 2003/74 so that land mobile—satellite service stations are in line with updated regulations. Make provision for short range devices. Ensure compliance with Commission Decision 2008/432/EC.

In force

N/A

Legislation
Consumer Credit Act 2006 (Commencement No 4 and Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2008 (SI 2008/2444)

Summary
Amends Consumer Credit Act 2006 to correct the date the provisions in Schedule 3 are being brought into force. Substitute 1 October 2008 to 31 October 2008.

In force
1 Oct 2008

Legislation
Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services on Aircraft) (Exemption) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2427)

Summary
Apparatus must only be used for mobile communication services on aircraft; when the aircraft is three thousand metres or more above the ground and where the aircraft BTS limits the transmission power of all apparatus to a nominal value of 0 dBm at all stages of communication, including initial access.

In force
3 Nov 2008

Legislation
Family Procedure (Adoption) (Amendment) Rules 2008

Summary
Amend rule 55(1)(a) (power

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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