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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7285

09 August 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

Legislation is needed to encourage the growth of credit unions, says Dr Nicholas Ryder

Sentences of imprisonment for public protection are under-funded and ineffective, says Julian Broadhead

In brief

In brief

Gordon Brown is right to attempt to re-engage Parliament and the general public in the legislative process, says Neil Parpworth

So far as is reasonably practicable: are employers about to face a tougher test? Brent McDonald reports

FROM THE REVENUE

Two recent cases clarify when communications are properly without prejudice, says Joanna Ludlam

Stone & Rolls Ltd (in liquidation) v Moore Stephens (a firm) [2007] EWHC 1826 (Comm), [2007] All ER (D) 448 (Jul)

PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT ORDERS AND INSOLVENCY

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments

NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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