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Issue: Vol 167, Issue 7731

27 January 2017
IN THIS ISSUE

Vanessa Davies explains why the new CPD scheme for established barristers is changing this year

The Supreme Court held that the bedroom tax is discriminatory, but only in part, notes Admas Habteslasie

Gloucester Place Music Ltd v Le Bon and others [2016] EWHC 3091 (Ch), [2016] All ER (D) 106 (Dec)

Nicholas Bevan takes a critical look at the government’s consultation on third party motor insurance

PI claims: keep out!; Master Kay’s room & How to lose a £43K deposit

Mike Williams suggests an alternative to judicial involvement in procedural changes

Julie Brannan explains the SRA’s new approach to continuing competence

Rahmatullah (No 2) v Ministry of Defence and another; Mohammed and others v Ministry of Defence and another [2017] UKSC 2, [2017] All ER (D) 39 (Jan)

Euro-Asian Oil SA (formerly Euro-Asian Oil AG) v Abilo (UK) Ltd and others; Euro-Asian Oil SA (formerly Euro-Asian Oil AG) v Credit Suisse AG [2016] EWHC 3340 (Comm), [2017] All ER (D) 59 (Jan)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners

Brabners—Ruth Hargreaves

Brabners—Ruth Hargreaves

Partner promoted to head of corporate team

Slater Heelis—Liam Hall, Jordan Bear & Joe Madigan

Slater Heelis—Liam Hall, Jordan Bear & Joe Madigan

Chester office expansion accelerates with triple appointment

NEWS
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has reignited debate over what exactly counts as the ‘conduct of litigation’ in modern legal practice
A controversial High Court financial remedies ruling has reignited debate over secrecy, non-disclosure and fairness in divorce proceedings involving hidden wealth
Britain’s deferred prosecution agreement regime is undergoing a significant shift, with prosecutors placing renewed emphasis on corporate cooperation, reform and early self-reporting
The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s live facial recognition policy, rejecting claims that its deployment unlawfully interferes with privacy and protest rights
As AI chatbots increasingly provide legal and commercial advice, English law is beginning to confront who should bear responsibility when automated systems get things wrong
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