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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

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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