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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7455

03 March 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Richard Scorer investigates the world of undercover police work

Just when it looked like the coalition government might kick human rights reform into the long grass along came two Parliamentary rows to change the political terrain.

Since 1194 when the office of coroner was established, the role and significance of coroners has increased.

The government consultation period on the Jackson reform proposals has now closed. Next we will have a response in perhaps May or June and then draft legislation with implementation next year. Or will we?

Spencer Keen tackles the muddied waters of disability discrimination

Juliet Chapman considers the first reported case on interim periodical payments in the post-Agbaje era

Cathrine Grubb reports on when fun & games become a breach of duty

Meghann McTague summarises the outcome of a fun day, a fight & fallout from a Scout game

Leases: to break or not to break, asks Robert Moss

Nichola Evans investigates the reign of uncertainty surrounding success fees

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
The legal profession is undergoing a fundamental shift from selling services to creating technology-enabled products, according to Professor Luke Mason, Head of School of Law at Regent's University London
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