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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7370

21 May 2009
IN THIS ISSUE

News in brief

Mark Jarman assesses the impact of the Hague Convention & BIIR on public law proceedings

Court of Appeal lands major body blow to the Ministry of Defence

Dr John McMullen on restructuring, downsizing & workforce lay-offs

Costs

Dr Nicholas Dobson reports on favouritism & local authority decisions

Legal aid

Damages claims against public authorities remain an uphill battle, says Daniel Saoul

Malcolm Dowden asks whether the signature of property documents is more than a mere formality

Geraldine Morris outlines the recent rule changes arising from granting media access to family courts

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight

NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight

Nick McDonnell of Kain Knight reflects on an unexpected legal career, his drive to support vulnerable clients and the surprising pleasures of watching nothing happen

Mayo Wynne Baxter—Angela Arnold

Mayo Wynne Baxter—Angela Arnold

Mayo Wynne Baxter strengthens property team with new partner appointment

WilmerHale—Jeremy Kosky & Charlie Lightfoot

WilmerHale—Jeremy Kosky & Charlie Lightfoot

WilmerHale expands London disputes capabilities with addition of two leading partners

NEWS
More than 500 former rugby players can pursue brain injury claims despite serious failures to disclose documents ordered by the High Court
When does a solicitor’s retainer become a contentious business agreement? The Court of Appeal’s decision in Broadfield Law UK LLP v Barnes shows that listing hourly rates alone will not do, leaving firms and clients uncertain about their rights over bills
MPs cannot simply resign their Commons seats. Instead, they take a nominal Crown office, usually the Chiltern Hundreds or Manor of Northstead, which disqualifies them from sitting
Developers in areas with poorly performing councils can apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate for permission under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
A divorced woman has secured funding to participate in her former husband’s inquest after the Legal Aid Agency reconsidered repeated refusals
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