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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7449

20 January 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Desmond v Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police [2011] EWCA Civ 3, [2011] All ER (D) 37 (Jan)

Oliver Gayner reviews the work of the last three terms in the UK Supreme Court

Dominic Regan believes there are odd cases…& odd judges to boot

Court of Appeal allows appeal against detention under Mental Health Act
A man who was accused of stalking women and then detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (the 1983 Act) has succeeded in his human rights claim.

The default retirement age will cease to exist from October

Deputy PM Nick Clegg has announced new proposals on flexible parental leave which could see fathers taking over childcare after six weeks.

Tough economic times have led to a significant increase in tribunals’ workloads.

A support service for lawyers suffering emotional distress has experienced its second busiest year since opening.

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is calling a halt to firms that offer cash incentives to prospective compensation claimants.

The requirement to appoint compliance officers under the draft Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) handbook could encourage a culture of fear and secrecy, Legal Risk LLP partner Frank Maher has warned.

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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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