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Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7419

27 May 2010
IN THIS ISSUE

Referral fees have always been a contentious subject for all those involved in the provision of legal services.

The recent election and its aftermath have been a delight for those who follow avidly the detailed comings and goings of politics

What does the coalition government mean for family law reform? Mark Irving reports

Brent McDonald considers the high cost of exaggeration & fraud

Andrew Bruce considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in Clarence House & the future of virtual assignments

Eoin O’Shea, Nicola McLeod & Alex Beal say the SFO will have to reconsider penalties for bribery

Virginia Rylatt considers the lessons learnt from Mastercigars v Withers LLP

Karen O’Sullivan considers the nuances of s 33 discretion in sex abuse cases

Dominic Regan suggests how to avoid some common pitfalls

Mark Solon explains how to prepare experts for trial

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Private client team strengthened by partner appointment

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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