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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7380

28 July 2009
IN THIS ISSUE

Prevention is better than cure say James Pike & Naomi Greenwood

Banks & customers are potential victims in an unhappy balance,
says David Hislop

Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury has been appointed Master of the Rolls.

Solicitors can give themselves a pat on the back following a survey on client satisfaction.

Patrick Boylan, Will Francis & Chris Brierly examine costs issues arising from the Buncefield litigation

Cabinet Office report suggests access to law hampered by elitism

Legal Aid Minister Lord Bach marked the 60th anniversary of the introduction of legal aid, this week, with a pledge that vulnerable people “most in need” would get the right help at a cost that was fair to practitioners and fair to the taxpayer.

Global meltdown presents practitioners with a great opportunity for ADR, says James Pirrie

Joy Davies looks to the next 20 years of civil & commercial mediation

Geraldine Morris explains the fundamental principles of mediation

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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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