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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7481

14 September 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Richard Pettet urges lawyers to make the most of social networking opportunities

For reasons which remain unclear the Ministry of Justice rushed in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 in such a way that back-up practice directions and forms were coming off the legislative press as the rules came into operation.

Following the recent introduction of the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) in April 2011, this book is a timely publication, intended as a guide for the practitioner through the new rules, including helpful tips and highlighting the differences between the new rules and the old.

The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) has announced the creation of a new operational base in Ireland to benefit its growing mediation marketplace.

The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) has announced the winners of the AWS Awards 2011, celebrating the success of women solicitors in business.

Blandy & Blandy LLP has recruited Jonathan Gater as new joint managing partner succeeding Nick Burrows.

The Law Society has appointed Julia Bateman as head of its international department.

HLE blogger Timothy Pitt-Payne QC presents his policy paper on employment vetting

Referral fees are to be banned in personal injury cases, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced

Gage inquiry accuses Ministry of Defence of “corporate failure”

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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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