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04 September 2008
Issue: 7335 / Categories: Legal News , Local government , Public
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Local insight

News in brief

Local government lawyers will get an insight into the issues faced by public bodies in a series of bite-size update sessions. The sessions, led by Michelmores LLP, will provide the lawyers with information on new legislation, updates on existing frameworks, redevelopment and regeneration projects and environmental law and procurement. Carol McCormack, head of the local government group at Michelmores says: “We aim to share our expertise and help local government lawyers minimise risk by ensuring they are completely up to date with current law.”

Issue: 7335 / Categories: Legal News , Local government , Public
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
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Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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