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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7264

15 March 2007
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J & H Ritchie Ltd v Lloyd Ltd [2007] UKHL 9, [2007] All ER (D) 109 (Mar)

Removing fault from the divorce process would dignify proceedings, says Andrew Greensmith

Four out of 10 newly appointed judges are women, according to government statistics.

The government has been attacked by lawyers across the board for trying to suppress a report that criticises the swingeing reforms planned for legal aid.

Advertising restrictions on TV and radio adverts for online gambling sites, casinos and betting shops are to be lifted.

MPs ‘ill-considered’ plans for a new-look House of Lords will be such an attack on the recognised pre-eminence of the House of Commons that a constitutional system which has existed for more than 100 years will need to be overhauled, legal commentators say.

How should the courts assess equality in division of assets during divorce proceedings, asks James Pirrie

Protecting victims of domestic violence takes priority over punishing offenders, says Jane McCulloch

Cohabitants have waited too long for justice, says
David Allison

Unrealistic deadlines threaten to undermine government plans for restructuring family legal aid, warns Karen Mackay

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
Ceri Morgan, knowledge counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, analyses the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, which reshapes the law of fiduciary relationships and common law bribery
The boundaries of media access in family law are scrutinised by Nicholas Dobson in NLJ this week
Reflecting on personal experience, Professor Graham Zellick KC, Senior Master of the Bench and former Reader of the Middle Temple, questions the unchecked power of parliamentary privilege
Geoff Dover, managing director at Heirloom Fair Legal, sets out a blueprint for ethical litigation funding in the wake of high-profile law firm collapses
James Grice, head of innovation and AI at Lawfront, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal sector
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