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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7453

17 February 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Will writing, conveyancing and immigration services should become reserved legal activities, according to a legal think tank.

Simon Butler & Catherine Urquhart report on a novel duty of care

To defend the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) it is necessary to counter the falsehoods and distortions of those who misrepresent it...

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter revisit a familiar theme

Has the pre-Forcelux approach been restored, asks Elizabeth Morrison

Geraldine Morris reflects on an EU pension divide

There has been considerable concern both at home and in the US about the justice secretary’s decision to delay the implementation of the much-awaited Bribery Act 2010

Jackson LJ’s plans for CFAs could have unlawful impact

Ian Smith confronts a rare beast of statutory provision

The Ministry of Justice’s legal aid cuts could end up costing the taxpayer more than they save, a “forensic” Bar Council investigation has shown.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Ruth Clare

Freeths—Ruth Clare

National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Partner appointed head of family team

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return

NEWS
Conveyancing lawyers have enjoyed a rapid win after campaigning against UK Finance’s decision to charge for access to the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors
Regulators differed in the clarity and consistency of their post-Mazur advice and guidance, according to an interim report by the Legal Services Board (LSB)
The Solicitors Act 1974 may still underpin legal regulation, but its age is increasingly showing. Writing in NLJ this week, Victoria Morrison-Hughes of the Association of Costs Lawyers argues that the Act is ‘out of step with modern consumer law’ and actively deters fairness
A Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruling has reopened debate on the availability of ‘user damages’ in competition claims. Writing in NLJ this week, Edward Nyman of Hausfeld explains how the CAT allowed Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen’s alternative damages case against Meta to proceed, rejecting arguments that such damages are barred in competition law
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