Legal updates
Special immigration status is highly objectionable, costly and unnecessary, says Hina Majid
Low copy number DNA analysis should only be dangerous for the guilty, says Charles Foster
Most practitioners will already be aware of the decision in Johnston v NEI International Combustion Ltd; Rothwell v Chemical & Insulating Co Ltd; Topping v Benchtown Ltd; Grieves v F T Everard & Sons [2007] UKHL 39, [2007] 4 All ER 1047.
Low copy number DNA evidence will continue to be admissible in court, after a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) review found nothing to suggest its use should be discontinued.
Phillips v Symes [2008] UKHL 1, [2008] All ER (D) 152 (Jan)
The battle over the controversial unified legal aid contracts intensified this week with the Law Society threatening another law suit against the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over its stance on the issue.
NEW YJB HEAD, MINER COMPLAINTS, WELSH IN COURT
Re F (Children) (DNA Evidence) [2007] EWHC 3235 (Fam), [2008] All ER (D) 171 (Jan)
West Midlands Probation Board v Sutton Coldfield Magistrates’ Court [2008] EWHC 15 (Admin), [2008] All ER (D) 03 (Jan)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law
Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’
Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle
Firm promotes senior associate and team leader as wills, trusts and probate team expands
Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs
Manchester real estate finance practice welcomes legal director
