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Tom Morrison returns with his quarterly review of the world of information law

Nicholas Dobson considers the privacy v freedom of expression conflict in light of Mosley

Tom Morrison kicks off his quarterly review of the world of information law

Part 3: Sarah Zielicka Edwards offers some tips on trial practicalities

In recent years, there have been repeated calls for reform of corporate defamation law by those who are concerned about its “chilling effect” on freedom of speech

It ain’t over till it’s over. James Wilson reflects on the trials of Naomi Campbell

Ashton Davies outlines how to respond to information requests

The Parliamentary Standards Act 2009 (PSA 2009) received Royal Assent on 21 July 2009. It is a short piece of legislation consisting of a mere 15 sections and three schedules.

Housing associations, independent schools and other charities are to be excluded from the extension of the freedom of information regime.

Appeal court ruling hailed as victory for freedom of speech

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Ruth Clare

Freeths—Ruth Clare

National real estate team bolstered by partner hire in Manchester

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Farrer & Co—Claire Gordon

Partner appointed head of family team

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

mfg Solicitors—Neil Harrison

Firm strengthens agriculture and rural affairs team with partner return

NEWS
Conveyancing lawyers have enjoyed a rapid win after campaigning against UK Finance’s decision to charge for access to the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a recruitment drive for talented early career and more senior barristers and solicitors
Regulators differed in the clarity and consistency of their post-Mazur advice and guidance, according to an interim report by the Legal Services Board (LSB)
The Solicitors Act 1974 may still underpin legal regulation, but its age is increasingly showing. Writing in NLJ this week, Victoria Morrison-Hughes of the Association of Costs Lawyers argues that the Act is ‘out of step with modern consumer law’ and actively deters fairness
A Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) ruling has reopened debate on the availability of ‘user damages’ in competition claims. Writing in NLJ this week, Edward Nyman of Hausfeld explains how the CAT allowed Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen’s alternative damages case against Meta to proceed, rejecting arguments that such damages are barred in competition law
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