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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7290

27 September 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

Could exceptionality return through the back door?
Eloise Power reports

The police have a duty to protect intimidated witnesses, says Seamus Burns

As ADR usage increases, Tony Allen explains the steps needed to ensure mediation confidentiality

PAYING FOR LONG TERM CARE
HUMAN RIGHTS AND PRIVATE CARE HOMES
PROTECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS

HMRC is keen to expand its powers to tackle debt, say Emily Springford and Vanessa Whitman

In brief

In brief

Shy Jackson considers the fine line between
non-disclosure and misrepresentation

Lord Scarman’s modest approach towards reverse burdens of proof was correct, says Richard Glover

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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

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

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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