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Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7588

12 December 2013
IN THIS ISSUE

Roger Smith follows the legal stories making the news

 Andrew Bruce discusses the recent decision in Walker & Scott v Burton & Bamford relating to rectification of the Land Register

Amy Fox welcomes clarity on the power to stay divorce proceedings in cases involving non-contracting / third states

Charles Foster reports on a case that seeks to clarify best interests, in the best interests of clarity

Jessica Stretch provides guidance on protecting colour & shape trade marks

Re Magyar Telecom B. V.  [2013] EWHC 3800 (Ch), [2013] All ER (D) 20 (Dec)

Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania v Equitas Insurance Ltd [2013] EWHC 3713 (Comm), [2013] All ER (D) 18 (Dec)

Rayner v Lord Chancellor [2013] All ER (D) 26 (Dec)

Brough v St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council [2013] All ER (D) 02 (Dec)

Re KL (A Child) [2013] UKSC 75, [2013] All ER (D) 24 (Dec)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

NEWS
The Bar Council has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s key Ministry of Justice picks to row back on plans to restrict jury trials
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
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