THIS ISSUE
Mark Solon explores some of the reasons why experts might feel compelled to forgo their overriding responsibilities to the court
Rakesh Kapila considers the financial aspects of fraudulent trading
Prof Regan defends the MR, condemns the Solicitors Act 1974, & commends a legal triumvirate
Sukhninder Panesar covers recent developments affecting proprietary estoppel, including a son’s claim to the farm he was promised
Driven to distraction by financial & other businesses failing to respond to essential enquiries? Stephen Gold recommends taking the compensation route
Abolishing the post of the biometrics commissioner would be a mistake, says Michael Zander KC
Chris Ward & Clare Arthurs survey (& commend) the Law Commission’s proposals for arbitration reform
David Burrows on why the law must not discriminate against children involved in Pt 2 proceedings
Amanda Hamilton offers some valuable advice on developing a career as a paralegal
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman
Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate
Ellisons—Carla Jones
Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford
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Freeths—Louise Mahon
Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire
NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
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
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