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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7393

10 November 2009
IN THIS ISSUE

The Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill had its second reading last month. It is the latest instalment in a programme of constitutional reform, which the government has been pursuing in a leisurely and random fashion since it came into power in 1997.

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter consider the complexities of sham employment terms & the true nature of the contractual relationship

Paying close attention to child support legislation can pay dividends. Katherine Walker explains why

Part 2: Common intention is vital when supporting arguments based on construction, says Nick Knapman

Nina Unthank reports on costs against interested parties

Julia Mowbray explains why costs capping is exceptional

Administration orders “bless” pre-pack information agreements, say Malcolm Dowden & Saira Malik

Intelligent new technology can streamline the e-disclosure process, says Martin Bonney

Elizabeth Morrsion provides an update on the changing world of set-aside applications

Jennifer James believes a lot can be learned from our Euro neighbours

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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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