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Issue: Vol 158, Issue 7306

31 January 2008
IN THIS ISSUE

Nelson v Greening and Sykes (Builders) Ltd [2007] EXCA Civ 1358, [2007] All ER (D) 270 (Dec)

Stuart v Goldberg Linde (a firm) and another [2008] EWCA Civ 2, [2008] All ER (D) 73 (Jan)

DPP v B [2008] All ER (D) 51 (Jan)

Jones v Wrexham Borough Council [2007] EWCA Civ 1356, [2007] All ER (D) 300 (Dec)

R (DPP) v North and East Hertfordshire Justices [2008] All ER (D) 57 (Jan)

Measures in the Counter-Terrorism Bill to further extend pre-charge detention in terrorism cases lack safeguards, human rights groups claim.

The chancellor’s U-turn on capital gains tax (CGT) has evoked mixed reactions from lawyers and account­ants, with many complaining that it will complicate the system.

The UK needs to improve its woeful record on combating bribery, says Eoin O’Shea

RECOVERY OF LOST CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS

Small value claims in cross-border disputes should soon be more cost-effective, says Pablo Cortes

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor

Signature Litigation—Catherine Naylor

International fraud and asset recovery offering boosted by partner hire

Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet

Stevens & Bolton—Alexa Payet

Private wealth disputes team adds contentious probate specialist

Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg

Morgan Lewis—Paul Feldberg

Firm strengthens investigations and sanctions capabilities with London partner hire

NEWS
Cheshire West, which established an ‘acid test’ for deprivation of liberty safeguards, has been overturned by the Supreme Court
The Chancery Division and other segments of the High Court are to be replaced by a new Business and Property Division (BPD), in a major civil justice shakeup
Law firms that hold client money will need to file annual accountants’ reports and make a declaration, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed this week
Two district judges and a tribunal judge have been sanctioned for delays in delivering judgments and orders
Private equity (PE) investment into UK law firms halved to £250m last year, but deal volume rose, according to research by Acquira Professional Services’ Momentum private equity market tracker
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