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Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7544

16 January 2013
IN THIS ISSUE

Andrew Hopper QC studies the impact of LSA 2007 on the practice of law

Marc Weller reviews the Arab Spring as it enters its third year

Janette Porteous considers whether same-sex marriage will cause a split between the Church & state

Anna Macey analyses the implications of the decision in Redfearn v Serco

John Summers considers two recent important property law decisions

Richard Scorer examines the extent of vicarious liability for sexual abuse

Tallington Lakes Ltd and another v Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 1712, [2013] All ER (D) 14 (Jan)

Phillips and another v Francis and another [2012] EWHC 3650 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 225 (Dec)

Bijlani v Stewart and others UKEAT/0228/11/RN, [2013] All ER (D) 35 (Jan)

Aldwinkle v Adecco (UK) Ltd UKEAT/0208/12/LA, [2013] All ER (D) 27 (Jan)

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

Ward Hadaway—19 promotions

19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners

Brabners—Ruth Hargreaves

Brabners—Ruth Hargreaves

Partner promoted to head of corporate team

Slater Heelis—Liam Hall, Jordan Bear & Joe Madigan

Slater Heelis—Liam Hall, Jordan Bear & Joe Madigan

Chester office expansion accelerates with triple appointment

NEWS
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has reignited debate over what exactly counts as the ‘conduct of litigation’ in modern legal practice
A controversial High Court financial remedies ruling has reignited debate over secrecy, non-disclosure and fairness in divorce proceedings involving hidden wealth
Britain’s deferred prosecution agreement regime is undergoing a significant shift, with prosecutors placing renewed emphasis on corporate cooperation, reform and early self-reporting
The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s live facial recognition policy, rejecting claims that its deployment unlawfully interferes with privacy and protest rights
As AI chatbots increasingly provide legal and commercial advice, English law is beginning to confront who should bear responsibility when automated systems get things wrong
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