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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7453

17 February 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Will writing, conveyancing and immigration services should become reserved legal activities, according to a legal think tank.

Simon Butler & Catherine Urquhart report on a novel duty of care

To defend the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) it is necessary to counter the falsehoods and distortions of those who misrepresent it...

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter revisit a familiar theme

Has the pre-Forcelux approach been restored, asks Elizabeth Morrison

Geraldine Morris reflects on an EU pension divide

There has been considerable concern both at home and in the US about the justice secretary’s decision to delay the implementation of the much-awaited Bribery Act 2010

Jackson LJ’s plans for CFAs could have unlawful impact

Ian Smith confronts a rare beast of statutory provision

The Ministry of Justice’s legal aid cuts could end up costing the taxpayer more than they save, a “forensic” Bar Council investigation has shown.

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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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