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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7358

26 February 2009
IN THIS ISSUE

Personal injury victims deserve a guarantee that their compensation needs will be met, says Richard Scorer

Slingsby v Griffith Smith Solicitors [2009] All ER (D) 150 (Feb)

Ethics on the phone, Miners’ solicitors suspended, In-house advocacy

Ugiagbe v The London Borough of Southwark [2009] EWCA Civ 31, [2009] All ER (D) 95 (Feb)

Finance

Experimentation is vital in the review of civil justice costs, says Adrian Jack

Should public bodies make known the reasons behind their decisions? Asks Neil Parpworth

Family

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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