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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7378

16 July 2009
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D Pride and Partners (a firm) and others v Institute for Animal Health and others [2009] EWHC 1617 (QB); [2009] All ER (D) 84 (Jul)

Syska (acting as the administrator of Elektrim SA (in bankruptcy)) and another v Vivendi Universal SA and others [2009] EWCA Civ 677, [2009] All ER (D) 88 (Jul)

JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA and another v Berliner Verkehersbetriebe (BVG) Anstalt Des Offentlichen Rechts, [2009] EWHC 1627 (Comm), [2009] All ER (D) 88 (Jul)

Amanda Stevens asks whether upcoming reforms signify the dawn of a brave new world

Ritzy fees

Harland & Wolff Pension Trustees Ltd v Aon Consulting Financial Services Ltd [2009] EWHC 1557 (Ch); [2009] All ER (D) 64 (Jul)

Daniella Lipszyc says loopholes in law can tie the legal profession in knots

Claire Sanders considers whether Radmacher v Granatino is a turning point for the enforceability of pre-nuptial agreements

R (on the application of J) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWHC 1182 (Admin); [2009] All ER (D) 83 (Jul)

Re Names at Lloyd’s for 1992 and prior years of account represented by Equitas Ltd Re Equitas Insurance Ltd (formerly Speyford Ltd) [2009] EWHC 1595 (Ch); [2009] All ER (D) 73 (Jul)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’

Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle

Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle

Firm promotes senior associate and team leader as wills, trusts and probate team expands

Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs

Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs

Manchester real estate finance practice welcomes legal director

NEWS
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From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit
Digital loot may feel like property, but civil law is not always convinced. In NLJ this week, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Stone and Nadia Latti of CMS examine fraud involving platform-controlled digital assets, from ‘account takeover and asset stripping’ to ‘value laundering’
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are not ‘set and forget’ documents. In this week's NLJ, Ann Stanyer of Wedlake Bell urges practitioners to review LPAs every five years and after major life changes
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