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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7288

13 September 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

What does it take to displace the service deeming provisions of the CPR...

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Beverley Flynn and Helen Hart examine the recent premium phone-in competition débâcle

In the first of two articles, the costs team at Kings Chambers explains how privileged material can be disclosed in costs litigation

Swift justice, although desirable, is not always the best course

Extending the period for detention without trial or charge for suspected terrorists would unjustifiably erode civil liberties, says Julian Samiloff

VARIATION OF MAINTENANCE APPLICATIONS >>
CHANGES IN CAPITAL AND INCOME >>
COMPENSATION AND SHARING >>
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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
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
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
More than 500 former rugby players can pursue brain injury claims despite serious failures to disclose documents ordered by the High Court
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
MPs cannot simply resign their Commons seats. Instead, they take a nominal Crown office, usually the Chiltern Hundreds or Manor of Northstead, which disqualifies them from sitting
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