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Issue: Vol 164, Issue 7598

14 March 2014
IN THIS ISSUE

PI lawyer says Montréal Convention on air travel is outdated

Marriage-lite or a new set of rights? Claire Clarke examines the legal options open for cohabitants

Anastasia Karseras illustrates the recent crackdown on fraudulent activity

 Are property sales and letting agents under scrutiny? Suzanne Rab & Andrew Francis say you can put your house on it

When will EU businesses be regarded as having “directed” their business activities to consumers in another member state, ask John Doherty & Charlotte Eccles

County court revolution & conciliate—or else

National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc v Arnold White Estates Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 216, [2014] All ER (D) 16 (Mar)

Magmatic Ltd v PMS International Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 181, [2014] All ER (D) 12 (Mar)

Samara v MBI & Partners UK Ltd and others [2014] EWHC 563 (QB), [2014] All ER (D) 48 (Mar)

Financial Conduct Authority v Capital Alternatives Ltd and others [2014] All ER (D) 03 (Mar)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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