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Issue: Vol 169, Issue 7852

09 August 2019
IN THIS ISSUE

Jon Robins salutes SB for shining a light on the dark underbelly of modern legal practice

Ian Smith gets serious before the publishing break with a fundamental review of the law

Vijay Ganapathy provides an update on Brexit’s shadow on the future for uninsured & untraced drivers & revisits the painful repercussions of a Christmas party

Henrietta Mason & Chris Williams report on two intriguing recent cases involving undue influence & excessive costs

No deal—no problem? Michael Zander QC reviews the Institute for Government’s latest Brexit Report

Draft respect; insurers’ road block; child support changes; CPR update

Simon Hetherington argues the greatest risk from DIY wills is in the profession’s response to them

Crusader-heroes, or ugly, serious & boring? Mark Pawlowski takes a critical look at lawyers & law schools as portrayed on screen

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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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