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08 February 2007
Issue: 7259 / Categories: Legal News
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NEW JSB CHAIR

In brief

Lord Justice Maurice Kay has been appointed chair of the Judicial Studies Board (JSB), and will replace Lord Justice Keene who steps down at the end of July after four years in the position. Welcoming the appointment, the Lord Chief Justice said: “Since becoming chairman of the JSB in 2003, [Keene LJ] has led the board through a period of considerable change with his characteristic energy, skill and flair. The JSB’s remit has broadened considerably in recent years, with its increased role in relation to the magistracy, the tribunals, judiciary and senior judges.”

Issue: 7259 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor

Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor

International fraud and asset recovery offering boosted by partner hire

Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet

Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet

Private wealth disputes team adds contentious probate specialist

Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg

Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg

Firm strengthens investigations and sanctions capabilities with London partner hire

NEWS
Cheshire West, which established an ‘acid test’ for deprivation of liberty safeguards, has been overturned by the Supreme Court
The Chancery Division and other segments of the High Court are to be replaced by a new Business and Property Division (BPD), in a major civil justice shakeup
Law firms that hold client money will need to file annual accountants’ reports and make a declaration, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed this week
Two district judges and a tribunal judge have been sanctioned for delays in delivering judgments and orders
Private equity (PE) investment into UK law firms halved to £250m last year, but deal volume rose, according to research by Acquira Professional Services’ Momentum private equity market tracker
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