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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7276

07 June 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

Should employers be allowed to spy on their staff? Judy Stone investigates

Andreas Gledhill explains the pitfalls of using protective claims

In brief

In brief

In brief

Nigel Adams advocates a change of culture in pre-action personal injury protocol

One in five employees of European multinational companies say they won’t blow the whistle if they suspect a case of fraud, bribery or corruption in their organisation, according to a new study.

Helen Hart considers the impact of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive

Payments to bereaved people do not come close to the financial loss they actually suffer, researchers claim.

Prisoners whose parole decisions are delayed could potentially seek compensation worth tens of thousands of pounds, following a landmark Court of Appeal case.

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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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