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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7471

23 June 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Partner becomes fellow of association

Exchange Chambers confirms its partnership with Maxima LLP.

The government confirmed its implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s civil litigation costs reforms in its Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Justice Secretary introduces the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Stronger safeguards are needed on extradition, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned.

New Law Journal wins the BIALL Legal Journals Award 2011

The number of business cartels signing up to the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) leniency programme nearly doubled last year.

Nearly two out of five businesses say they need more time to prepare for the Bribery Act.

Practising fee cut as Law Society reports surplus

A not-for-profit arbitration scheme has been launched for libel disputes.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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