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Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7581

25 October 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
Law in 101 words Premium Content

Snippets from The Reduced Law Dictionary by Roderick Ramage

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DBAs fail to take off with profession

Anecdotal evidence from lawyers & insurers demonstrates low take-up

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Referral fee caution

SRA issues warning note on risky behaviour by PI lawyers

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Grayling gives go-ahead for whiplash action

Justice Secretary to introduce independent medical panels to assess injuries but defers RTA small claims limit increase

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Court strikes tough attitude

RTA claim struck out over missed deadlines

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Prisoner vote

Supreme Court dismisses appeals of prisoners who wish to vote

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HLE debate

Discussion of ethics in international arbitration

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Fraudsters go after lawyers

Kroll Global Fraud Report is published

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EU rights in the UK

Review of the balance of competences

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Macur new JAC vice chair

Macur LJ replaces Black LJ

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NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on

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Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team

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Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment

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