THIS ISSUE
Jonathan Lux has joined JAMS International as a full-time mediator and arbitrator.
OFT reports that motor insurance practices may be inflating premiums
Successful social worker must pay defamation costs
Stay of execution for Wikileaks founder
New civil costs management scheme advice issued
Terrorist suspect refused bail due to Olympic security fears
No go for wind turbines
Launch of COLP & COFA nomination process
Parchment Wills & Legal Services licensed by SRA
MOVERS & SHAKERS
EIP—Stuart Malcolm
EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner
Ellisons—Francesca Brown
Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team
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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