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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7530

20 September 2012
IN THIS ISSUE

The Co-operative launched its family law department this week, with 22 fee-earners and three support staff.

Lucy Chakaodza explains how legal professionals can expand their skills & choices through ADR training

Title insurance has come of age, says Steven Clarke.

Jon Robins considers how the profession is addressing a fundamental shift in regulation

Conveyancing lawyers have identified lenders’ panel-selection decisions as their greatest threat in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by property search provider Search Flow.

The annual scramble to renew professional indemnity insurance is underway, with firms racing to meet the 1 October deadline.

HMRC to crack down on London lawyers’ tax evasion

Employment lawyers have spoken out against today's proposals to reduce the £72,300 cap for unfair dismissal.

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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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