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Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7434

23 September 2010
IN THIS ISSUE

Jennifer James drives home a few home truths

The shortlist for the Law Society’s Excellence Awards has been announced.

An eight-week consultation on the “adequate procedures” guidance under the Bribery Act 2010 has been launched by the Ministry of Justice.

The “Golden Age” of the Bar is over, and its members face years of declining earnings and dwindling numbers.

Private client lawyers and compliance and audit lawyers are increasingly sought after in the pharmaceuticals sector

A new insurance policy that provides greater protection for home buyers and mortgage lenders than that offered by solicitor’s professional indemnity insurance (PII) is now available.

City optimistic but mood of apprehension remains

Financial crisis makes success story of ADR

Hampden Law is the new legal practice set up by Anthony Rose, formerly a partner of Charles Russell and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya

From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn

Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble

Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments

NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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