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Issue: Vol 165, Issue 7641

20 February 2015
IN THIS ISSUE

Geoffrey Bindman QC analyses a judicial confrontation

Bayo Randle outlines issue estoppel in jurisdiction disputes

Kim Beatson provides a round-up of leave to remove cases

Mark Lewis & Anna Brooks-Gallerani discuss freedom of speech & the privacy of individuals

Manufacture at your risk, say Dr Anton van Dellen & Sara Wyeth

Chris Nillesen reviews penalty & liquidated damages clauses

A Ltd v B Ltd [2015] EWHC 137 (Comm), [2015] All ER (D) 142 (Feb)

McHugh and others v United Kingdom (App No 51987/08) [2015] ECHR 51987/08, [2015] All ER (D) 95 (Feb)

Mertens v Raad van bestur van het Uitvoeringsinstituut werknemersverzekeringen C-655/13, [2015] All ER (D) 120 (Feb)

Sanneh v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; Scott v London Borough of Croydon; Birmingham City Council v Merali and others; and other appeals [2015] EWCA Civ 49, [2015] All ER (D) 111 (Feb)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers welcomes Maryam Syed KC

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires strengthens construction team with appointment of partner Sean Garbutt

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams strengthens employment team with dual-qualified solicitor

NEWS
Judges and lawyers reviewing the rules of disclosure have ruled out a return to the old system of CPR Part 31, and will consult on proposals to simplify the Practice Direction (PD) 57AD regime by early next year
A consumer organisation has hit back at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for encouraging motor finance compensation claimants to steer clear of law firms and claims management companies
A fast, free and anonymous piece of software has been launched to help law practices comply with their regulatory duty to guard against an increasing onslaught of cyberattacks
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the prime minister may abandon planned jury reforms
The Court of Appeal has held user damages are recoverable in a competition claim, in Meta Platforms Inc and other companies v Gormsen [2026] EWCA Civ 993
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