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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7535

23 October 2012
IN THIS ISSUE

Lawyers & citizens suffer from the rush to legislate, says Daniel Greenberg

David Corker studies the events that led up to the SFO’s recent backtrack

What liability does an employer carry for accidents resulting from excessive working hours, asks Colm Nugent

Michael Tringham follows the latest disputes in the wills & probate world

Ian Smith reviews recent employment law decisions

Ed Heaton & Anna Heenan consider the Law Commission’s consultation on matrimonial property, needs & agreements

Fraud in insurance & fraud on insurers: a distinction without a difference, ask Alison Padfield & Sam Nicholls

Audley Sheppard & Jo Delaney welcome moves towards a less interventionist approach by Indian courts

RP and others v United Kingdom (App No 38245/08) [2012] ECHR 38245/08, [2012] All ER (D) 116 (Oct)

Bamford and others v Harvey and another [2012] EWHC 2858 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 182 (Oct)

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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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