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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7491

22 November 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Part 2: take 2. Andrew Parker reflects on where we are with civil costs reform

Mark Solon appraises Lord Justice Jackson’s views on focusing expert evidence & controlling costs

Ian Smith explores some recent cases that reaffirm existing employment law

Where are we with capital settlements, asks Marc Saunderson

Richard Scorer examines the legal principles behind the child abuse scandal in the Catholic Church

David Savage & Kate Knox provide an update on the latest construction contract changes

Nicholas Dobson follows the story of the Brent library closures

Peter Vaines breaks down the Gaines-Cooper case & provides an update on other taxing matters

In what circumstances can a family court issue a second committal order for contempt, asks Claire Sanders

Williams v Essex County Council [2011] EWCA Civ 1315, [2011] All ER (D) 127 (Nov)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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