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Issue: Vol 158, Issue 7344

07 November 2008
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Is the proposed change to the overriding objective an amendment too far? asks Anna Henderson

Peter Hungerford-Welch, associate dean, The City  Law School, City University London. www.city.ac.uk/law

Peter Hungerford-Welch, associate dean, The City  Law School, City University London. www.city.ac.uk/law

B Mahendra explores issues of responsibility, risk and capacity

Peter Hungerford-Welch, associate dean, The City  Law School, City University London. www.city.ac.uk/law

Attention to detail can prevent a bruised ego, says Rachel Watkin

Amanda Wadey reports on Digicel v Cable & Wireless where the parties were taken to task for failing to agree the ambit of e-disclosure

News in brief

Peter Hungerford-Welch, associate dean, The City  Law School, City University London. www.city.ac.uk/law

Part two: Erich Suter on the move towards enforced mediation

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Sophie Fulwell

Freeths—Sophie Fulwell

National firm strengthens Liverpool employment practice with director hire

Cargo Law—Francesca Santoro

Cargo Law—Francesca Santoro

Specialist marine law firm expands disputes practice with senior hire

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners

NEWS
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has reignited debate over what exactly counts as the ‘conduct of litigation’ in modern legal practice
A controversial High Court financial remedies ruling has reignited debate over secrecy, non-disclosure and fairness in divorce proceedings involving hidden wealth
Britain’s deferred prosecution agreement regime is undergoing a significant shift, with prosecutors placing renewed emphasis on corporate cooperation, reform and early self-reporting
The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s live facial recognition policy, rejecting claims that its deployment unlawfully interferes with privacy and protest rights
As AI chatbots increasingly provide legal and commercial advice, English law is beginning to confront who should bear responsibility when automated systems get things wrong
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