In brief
A flawed Bill has been transformed into a good Act, says John Ludlow
Should patients who can’t consent be subjected to non-essential surgery? asks Julian Samiloff
The Insider keeps her respect for the Met despite recent events
In brief
Secretary of State for the Home Department v JJ and others [2007] UKHL 45, [2007] All ER (D) 489 (Oct)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v E and another [2007] UKHL 47, [2007] All ER (D) 27 (Nov)
Forget the BVC, says Alec Samuels, lawyers should qualify as solicitors first
Are lawyers to blame for the Northern Rock fiasco?
Toby Starr reports
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
