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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7455

03 March 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

Richard Scorer investigates the world of undercover police work

Just when it looked like the coalition government might kick human rights reform into the long grass along came two Parliamentary rows to change the political terrain.

Since 1194 when the office of coroner was established, the role and significance of coroners has increased.

The government consultation period on the Jackson reform proposals has now closed. Next we will have a response in perhaps May or June and then draft legislation with implementation next year. Or will we?

Spencer Keen tackles the muddied waters of disability discrimination

Juliet Chapman considers the first reported case on interim periodical payments in the post-Agbaje era

Cathrine Grubb reports on when fun & games become a breach of duty

Meghann McTague summarises the outcome of a fun day, a fight & fallout from a Scout game

Leases: to break or not to break, asks Robert Moss

Nichola Evans investigates the reign of uncertainty surrounding success fees

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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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