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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7509

03 April 2012

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As the Co-op makes legal history, Jon Robins goes behind the scenes

Geoffrey Bindman QC condemns the government’s “compensation culture” campaign

Charlotte Stern reports on the latest TUPE developments

Award reduced in first civil-partnership dissolution to reach Court of Appeal

Dominic Regan hears the latest from Sir Rupert Jackson

Asbestos ruling restores causation for mesothelioma claims

Rise in parents abducting children overseas

Lawyers warn against government shake-up of planning policy

New practice direction on the citation of authorities from Lord Chief Justice

Rip-off traders & scam merchants targeted by Law Commissions

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NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’

Gardner Leader—Michelle Morgan & Catherine Morris

Regional law firm expands employment team with partner and senior associate hires

Freeths—Carly Harwood & Tom Newton

Nottinghamtrusts, estates and tax team welcomes two senior associates

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‘Lost years’ precedent overturned

Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment

NLJ this week: When ‘milk’ really means milk

The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans

NLJ this week: Civil practice with claws & caution

From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit

NLJ this week: Stealing virtual gold?

Digital loot may feel like property, but civil law is not always convinced. In NLJ this week, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Stone and Nadia Latti of CMS examine fraud involving platform-controlled digital assets, from ‘account takeover and asset stripping’ to ‘value laundering’

NLJ this week: Don’t let your LPA gather dust

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are not ‘set and forget’ documents. In this week's NLJ, Ann Stanyer of Wedlake Bell urges practitioners to review LPAs every five years and after major life changes

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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7509

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Gardner Leader—Michelle Morgan & Catherine Morris

Freeths—Carly Harwood & Tom Newton