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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7368

07 May 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
Life of a trade union lawyer

Geoffrey Bindman recalls communist intrigue and underhand government manoeuvres

07 May 2009 / Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC
Criminal law—Sexual offences—Whether defence of doli incapax abolished

R v JTB [2009] UKHL 20, [2009] All ER (D) 211 (Apr)

07 May 2009
An uncertain prognosis Premium Content

The new concept of indirect disability discrimination is set to cause confusion, say Naomi Feinstein & Helena Davies

07 May 2009 / Helena Davies / Naomi Feinstein
LSC criticised for failing to consult on reductions

Profession

07 May 2009
CVAs may increase

News in brief

07 May 2009
High earners list published

Warning that payments to lawyers and firms alike have potential to mislead

07 May 2009
Bonus refused

News in brief

07 May 2009
The waiting game Premium Content

Nicholas Bevan & Andrew Stinchcombe trace the road ahead for pleural plaque compensation

07 May 2009 / Andrew Stinchcombe / Nicholas Bevan
Breaches on rise

Employment

07 May 2009
Flaws in the system Premium Content

Is the weight of legislation affecting the administration of justice? James Kirby reports

07 May 2009 / James Kirby
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NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team

DWF—Chris Air

DWF—Chris Air

Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment

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