Jon Robins examines the initial response of the legal industry to the Legal Services Act
Are the MoJ’s claims about DPAs more mythical than real, asks David Corker
The waters are still muddied over Beecroft “sack on the spot” proposals, notes Charles Pigott
Minkin provides a reminder of the importance of accurate costs estimates, notes Shelley Cumbers
Is the government attempting to impede the quest for justice of torture victims, asks Richard Scorer
Emma Humphreys & Malcolm Dowden dissect the recent Law Commission e-comms code consultation
Hayley Tam & Ben Du Feu examine the outcome of the recent Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development
Clare Collier examines how discrimination is justified in relation to welfare benefit entitlement
Philippa Daniels maps the conclusion of a repatriation struggle
Melanie McDonald calls for FTP panels to be more accepting of hearsay evidence
MOVERS & SHAKERS
WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea
Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires
Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew
Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires
Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth
Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions
