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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7277

14 June 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

Does the small claims restricted costs regime override a contractual entitlement to costs...

Shierson v Rastogi [2007] EWHC 1266 (Ch), [2007] All ER (D) 446 (May)

Hilali v Governor of Whitemoor Prison [2007] EWHC 939 (Admin); [2007] All ER (D) 210 (Apr)

Taxing times as Law Lords consider Jones v Garnett

CPS v P [2007] EWHC 1144 (Admin)

Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Greville Healey discuss the construction of leases and the property rights of cohabiting couples

Fenton v Holmes [2007] All ER (D) 12 (Jun)

The controversial Child Support Agency (CSA) is to be replaced by C-MEC, a body with greatly enhanced powers to force non-resident parents to pay child maintenance.

How can employers avoid accusations of victimisation? Elliot Gold investigates

Byrne v Motor Insurers’ Bureau and another [2007] EWHC 1268 (QB), [2007] All ER (D) 03 (Jun)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’

Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle

Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle

Firm promotes senior associate and team leader as wills, trusts and probate team expands

Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs

Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs

Manchester real estate finance practice welcomes legal director

NEWS
Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment
The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans
From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit
Digital loot may feel like property, but civil law is not always convinced. In NLJ this week, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Stone and Nadia Latti of CMS examine fraud involving platform-controlled digital assets, from ‘account takeover and asset stripping’ to ‘value laundering’
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are not ‘set and forget’ documents. In this week's NLJ, Ann Stanyer of Wedlake Bell urges practitioners to review LPAs every five years and after major life changes
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