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13 February 2015
Issue: 7640 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Mental health

MASM v MMAM and others [2015] EWCOP 3, [2015] All ER (D) 238 (Jan)

The applicant and first respondent acted contrary to a best interests declaration made by the Court of Protection. The court held that acting contrary to a declaration could not trigger contempt proceedings. It gave guidance on the correct approach of the parties and the court to orders made under s 16 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

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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

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The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
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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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