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Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7438

21 October 2010
IN THIS ISSUE

A study in bear taming? Ed Crosse & Dan Hayward discuss recent trends in case management

Jennifer James offers the PM some advice on how to survive a bout of unpopularity

Nick Eastwell is joining the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) next month as chief adviser on City law firms.

Erica Buchan, Nicola Reid and Rebecca Riddell have been promoted to associate level at Ledingham Chalmers LLP.

The former 14-strong Dickinson Dees family team has launched independent firm, Silk Family Law, with offices in Newcastle and North Yorkshire.

Rebecca Hawley, a former College of Law student, has been recognised for her outstanding performance in family law by receiving the inaugural Peter Clark Prize sponsored by Dawson Cornwell.

No win no fee advertising bears brunt of criticism in Lord Young’s report

LPP matter for Parliament not courts

Senior corporate counsel are looking for ways to control their litigation costs following a surge in court actions, regulatory proceedings and arbitrations.

Pre-nuptial agreements are legally binding, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark ruling on divorce.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

mfg Solicitors—Hayley Pearce & Lauren Williams

Law firm mfg Solicitors announces promotions at Ludlow office

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson—Richard Sharpe

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints partner in Leeds residential team

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners—six promotions

Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

NEWS
Bill disputes between solicitors and clients should be dealt with by an online portal rather than sent to the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has argued
MPs have warned of an ‘unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice’ due to a lack of legal aid and increasing levels of self-representation
The government is considering restricting judicial review challenges against housing schemes, motorways and other major planning applications
Damages-based agreements (DBAs), also known as contingency fees, could be allowed for opt-out collective actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal
Couples could legally marry almost anywhere, from canal boats to cruise ships at sea, under proposals launched last week
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