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Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7442

18 November 2010
IN THIS ISSUE

MoJ cuts hammer civil legal aid

Government gives green light to Jackson plan

The master of the rolls and the solicitor general have launched a campaign urging lawyers to seek more “pro bono costs orders”.

The Court of Appeal has lifted an order preventing Howard Donald of Take That being named as the claimant in an injunction against his former girlfriend.

Courts are becoming “increasingly intolerant” of companies over e-disclosure failings and are imposing hefty sanctions.

The Institute of Legal Cashiers and Administrators (ILCA) has announced re-branding of the business name

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) has announced the appointment of The Right Honourable Lady Justice Black DBE and The Honourable Mr Justice Bean as commissioners.

Davies Arnold Cooper LLP welcomes two new partners

Manches LLP has appointed new partners to its family law teams in both London and the Thames Valley.

John Cooper QC has been awarded the position of honorary visiting professor of law at Cardiff University.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Carey Olsen—Kim Paiva

Group partner joins Guernsey banking and finance practice

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

Morgan Lewis—Kat Gibson

London labour and employment team announces partner hire

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Foot Anstey McKees—Chris Milligan & Michael Kelly

Double partner appointment marks Belfast expansion

NEWS
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has not done enough to protect the future sustainability of the legal aid market, MPs have warned
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