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Issue: Vol 158, Issue 7307

07 February 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
News in Brief

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07 February 2008
Parole Board lacks independence

Sentencing

07 February 2008
Asset protection Premium Content

Should freezing orders prohibit banks enhancing the value of protected assets? David O’Mahony reports

07 February 2008 / David O'mahoney
Uncertain year ahead for law firms

Legal Services

07 February 2008
Border Trouble Premium Content

Adrian Berry and Hina Majid unravel the UK Borders Act

07 February 2008 / Adrian Berry / Hina Majid
COSTS-CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENT-RATE OF SUCCESS FEE

Gloucestershire County Council v Evans and others [2008] EWCA Civ 21, [2008] All ER (D) 284 (Jan)

07 February 2008 / All England Law Reporters
When costs become damages... Premium Content

The courts are right to restrict the amount of damages levelled against defendants, say Marcus Thomson and Neil Forsyth

07 February 2008 / Neil Forsyth / Marcus Thomson
Hell and Damnation Premium Content

Is blasphemous libel a dead letter? Neil Parpworth investigates

07 February 2008 / Neil Parpworth
Time for change Premium Content

The law on suicide is out of kilter with modern society, says Richard Scorer

07 February 2008 / Richard Scorer
Removal case highlights legal aid reform dangers

Family Law

07 February 2008
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

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’

Gardner Leader—Michelle Morgan & Catherine Morris

Gardner Leader—Michelle Morgan & Catherine Morris

Regional law firm expands employment team with partner and senior associate hires

Freeths—Carly Harwood & Tom Newton

Freeths—Carly Harwood & Tom Newton

Nottinghamtrusts, estates and tax team welcomes two senior associates

NEWS
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‘Lost years’ precedent overturned
Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment
NLJ this week: When ‘milk’ really means milk
The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans
NLJ this week: Civil practice with claws & caution
From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit
NLJ this week: Stealing virtual gold?
Digital loot may feel like property, but civil law is not always convinced. In NLJ this week, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Stone and Nadia Latti of CMS examine fraud involving platform-controlled digital assets, from ‘account takeover and asset stripping’ to ‘value laundering’
NLJ this week: Don’t let your LPA gather dust
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are not ‘set and forget’ documents. In this week's NLJ, Ann Stanyer of Wedlake Bell urges practitioners to review LPAs every five years and after major life changes
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