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Issue: Vol 159, Issue 7395

25 November 2009
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Solicitors who provide legal aid services are among the worst paid in the public sector, according to a survey by The Guardian newspaper.

Chambers are being encouraged to become “Friends in Law”, a scheme launched by the Bar Pro Bono Unit and the Free Representation Unit this month to encourage sets of chambers to contribute to pro bono work.

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new details on liberalising legal services.

Greater use of computer-generated evidence has caused the number of expert witnesses in computer and information technology (IT) cases to soar by 49% in the last five years.

Louca v A German Judicial Authority, [2009] UKSC 4

Al Rawi and others v The Security Service and others [2009] EWHC 2959 (QB)

Solicitors & barristers allowed to form businesses, after extensive consulation

In-house lawyers admit to being foxed when it comes to handling data for litigation or regulatory purposes.

Maximum penalty for bribery increases from seven to 10 years’ imprisonment

The banks have won a surprise victory in their high profile legal battle over unauthorised overdraft charges.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

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Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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