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Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7543

09 January 2013
IN THIS ISSUE

Access to justice is kicking off debate in 2013, notes Jon Robins

A new Bill of Rights is not needed, says Geoffrey Bindman QC

A recent Court of Appeal decision helps clarify employment law’s territorial scope, says Charles Pigott

How should courts approach personal injury claims where fraud is alleged? David Sawtell reports

Natasha Rees analyses the courts’ continuing quest to define what a house is

Legal aid will still be available as from 1 April 2013 to victims of domestic violence in private law cases...

What happens when one party appears to concede an important part of their case, asks James Chegwidden

Hughmans Solicitors v Central Stream Services Ltd (in liquidation) and others [2012] EWCA Civ 1720, [2012] All ER (D) 260 (Dec)

O’Donnell and another v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2012] EWHC 3749 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 257 (Dec)

Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Severfield – Rowen Structures Ltd [2012] EWHC 3652 (TCC), [2012] All ER (D) 239 (Dec)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Private client team strengthened by partner appointment

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

NEWS
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
In NLJ this week, Ian Smith, emeritus professor at UEA, explores major developments in employment law from the Supreme Court and appellate courts
Writing in NLJ this week, Kamran Rehman and Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper examine Operafund Eco-Invest SICAV plc v Spain, where the Commercial Court held that ICSID and Energy Charter Treaty awards cannot be assigned
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