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Issue: Vol 168, Issue 7777

19 January 2018
IN THIS ISSUE

Will proposed offences in the Data Protection Bill make criminals of us all? Stewart Duffy investigates

Are unconventional methods of will making about to become our everyday reality? Monika Byrska considers the options

Geoffrey Bindman explains why deceiving the court is not a good idea

A recent decision on billing comes under fire for generating unacceptable confusion 

Nicholas Dobson explores the reasons why Wireless Festival 2016 was a lawfully held event

It’s been one problem after another so far, but Chris Owen remains optimistic about the future for collective redress

It’s a family affair: Constance McDonnell presents a review of key contentious probate cases

David Greene hopes David Gauke is allowed to stay in the role long enough to make a difference

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Jean-François Le Gal

Penningtons Manches Cooper—Jean-François Le Gal

Penningtons Manches Cooper strengthens international disputes team with appointment of leading arbitration partner

Shakespeare Martineau—Aaron Sanders & Kate Saunders

Shakespeare Martineau—Aaron Sanders & Kate Saunders

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens trust and estates disputes team with new appointments

Bellevue Law—Shannon Moore

Bellevue Law—Shannon Moore

Bellevue Law strengthens employment disputes and international advisory capability with senior associate appointment

NEWS
A divorced woman has secured funding to participate in her former husband’s inquest after the Legal Aid Agency reconsidered repeated refusals
The Thirlwall Inquiry has exposed a ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital, but its recommendations must now be put into practice
More than 500 former rugby players can pursue brain injury claims despite serious failures to disclose documents ordered by the High Court
When does a solicitor’s retainer become a contentious business agreement? The Court of Appeal’s decision in Broadfield Law UK LLP v Barnes shows that listing hourly rates alone will not do, leaving firms and clients uncertain about their rights over bills
Developers in areas with poorly performing councils can apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate for permission under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
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