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Issue: Vol 157, Issue 7285

09 August 2007
IN THIS ISSUE

Legislation is needed to encourage the growth of credit unions, says Dr Nicholas Ryder

Sentences of imprisonment for public protection are under-funded and ineffective, says Julian Broadhead

In brief

In brief

Gordon Brown is right to attempt to re-engage Parliament and the general public in the legislative process, says Neil Parpworth

So far as is reasonably practicable: are employers about to face a tougher test? Brent McDonald reports

FROM THE REVENUE

Two recent cases clarify when communications are properly without prejudice, says Joanna Ludlam

Stone & Rolls Ltd (in liquidation) v Moore Stephens (a firm) [2007] EWHC 1826 (Comm), [2007] All ER (D) 448 (Jul)

PROPERTY ADJUSTMENT ORDERS AND INSOLVENCY

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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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