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Issue: Vol 168, Issue 7782

22 February 2018
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Richard Harrison returns with Ten DR Commandments inspired by the 2018 Olivier award winner Hamilton

Police breached the human rights of two victims of serial rapist and black cab driver John Worboys, the Supreme Court has held.

A divorcee has lost her appeal against a ruling that she posted defamatory comments about her ex-husband on his new partner’s Facebook page.

Lack of representation will not usually justify a lower standard of compliance with rules

Claimant lawyers have voiced concerns after the Civil Justice Council set up a working group to look into introducing fixed recoverable costs for clinical negligence cases valued at £25,000 or less.

Peers began ten days of line-by-line scrutiny of the Brexit Bill this week, following a stormy Second Reading last month.

Taxpayers should exercise caution before taking part in a video tax appeal pilot, a leading solicitor has warned.

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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
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
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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