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Issue: Vol 171, Issue 7948

17 September 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
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"A welcome addition to any international law library and, for those undertaking research in relation to fair trial breaches in the criminal law context in particular, the book will be an invaluable resource and stands to establish itself as the first port of call"
In his second instalment on the guideline hourly rates report, Julian Chamberlayne tackles regional issues, revised guides & more
Lawyers for Trump abused the judicial process: Michael Zander heralds the words that capture a memorable judgment
Inés Rivera explains how speech technology is transforming policing, courts and prisons
Kerry Jack, CEO and co-founder of Black Letter Communications, offers tips on entering awards and how success can help build your reputation

Skates needed for fee saves; Welch business; Mediation money; Domestic abuse update; Online divorce mandatory; CPO compensation up

Caroline Greenwell & Peter Carlyon consider the issue of companies exaggerating their green credentials
When is an undertaking not an undertaking? John Gould reports on the wake-up call sounded by the Supreme Court in Harcus
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers

Excello Law—John Osborne

Excello Law—John Osborne

Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors

NEWS
A sole director can conspire with their own company for the purposes of the tort of unlawful means conspiracy, the High Court has ruled in a judgment with potentially wide implications for business disputes
The Court of Appeal has reinforced that domicile depends on intention rather than residence alone, in a significant post-Brexit ruling on cross-border financial remedy claims
The Chancery Division's long history comes to an end this autumn as it is reborn as the Business and Property Division, prompting questions over whether the shake-up is really necessary
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to show that failing to disclose regulatory issues can attract harsher consequences than the original misconduct itself
Rejecting a generous settlement can prove an expensive mistake, as two recent high-profile cases demonstrate
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