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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7292

11 October 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

In brief

new public law outline >>
early hearing dates >>
pre-proceedings checklist >>
doubts about efficacy >>

Will choice of law agreements become popular under
Rome II? Simon Johnson investigates

Was the government’s recent decision to end a discretionary compensation scheme an abuse of power? asks Nicholas Dobson

In brief

In brief

How will the IP Enforcement Directive affect damages for IP infringement? asks Robert Renfree

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire

NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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