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Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7402

26 January 2010
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The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has stepped up its campaign to abolish the default retirement age.

Diageo North America Inc and another v Intercontinental Brands (ICB) Ltd and others [2010] EWHC 17 (Ch), [2010] All ER (D) 133 (Jan)

Jones v Kaney [2010] EWHC 61 (QB), [2010] All ER (D) 131 (Jan)

Supablast (Nationwide) Ltd v Story Rail Ltd [2010] EWHC 56 (TCC), [2010] All ER (D) 136 (Jan)

R (on the application of G) v Governors of X School and another (Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families and another intervening) [2010] EWCA Civ 1, [2010] All ER (D) 118 (Jan)

Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/Draft)

Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2010 (SI 2010/Draft)

Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80BB to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/Draft)

Family mediators have called for every couple in dispute over residence or contact to be compelled to go to pre-mediation assessment meetings on their financial as well as their children’s issues.

Dispute resolution group calls for “hard-edged approach” to mediation

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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

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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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