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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7356

12 February 2009
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Peter Hungerford-Welch, associate dean, The City Law School, City University London. W www.city.ac.uk/law
 

David Burrows laments the ruinous costs’ toll of family proceedings

Roger Smith predicts an end to civil legal aid (and history) as we know it

It’s a £3.5m question: “Is a teacake a biscuit or a cake?”

In billing disputes is the client always right? asks Jonathan Pratt

Contractual clauses won’t always offer protection if you delay in reacting. Sara Partington reports

Law firms need to prepare for an increase in regulatory investigations. Greg Wildisen explains why

Arbitration

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

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

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris

Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan

Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott

Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway

NEWS
Mr Justice Nicklin’s decision to order costs on an indemnity basis may be a ‘significant win’ but it’s still ‘far from game, set and match’ for Associated Newspapers, a former costs judge has said
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
Can a meticulously maintained spreadsheet turn a couple’s informal financial arrangements into legally enforceable obligations? 
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