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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7454

24 February 2011
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The fourth edition of this publication delivers exactly what the reader expects. It is bang up to date and provides a well-written and thorough synopsis of the latest law and practice relating to charities.

Bruce Scott has been hired as a partner of Bedell Cristin and will head the Jersey legal services team based in the City of London.

A commercial property lawyer has launched his own legal business

The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has launched its annual search to recognise and reward the achievements of its top members, students and supporters through its annual medals scheme.

The Association of Women Solicitors (AWS) has announced the presentation of its highest honour, the Eva Crawley award, to Dawn Dixon of Webster Dixon LLP.

The Court of Appeal has set out guidelines for local authorities to assess the age of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum.

Commercial property disputes in the high court are soaring as the economic downturn bites.

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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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