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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7458

24 March 2011
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Barlow Robbins LLP has appointed Philip Stephenson as head of company commercial.

The Law Society is to work closely with newly appointed chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), Christopher Stephens, to help increase the number of solicitors appointed to the judiciary.

LSLA signature twice-yearly series of lectures gets underway in May.

John Evans has joined Fulbright & Jaworski International LLP’s disputes and investigations practice in London as a partner.

DWF has appointed Christopher Ryan as a commercial insurance partner.

New commission to investigate UK Bill of Rights

Court hearings should be televised, according to Lord Neuberger

Totipotent cells, which carry within them the potential to evolve into complete human beings, are human embryos and therefore not patentable, according to an Advocate General’s Opinion.

The Law Society has expressed disappointment that the Legal Services Commission will not provide a structured compensation package for firms that lost out in the 2010 family law tender round.

Proposed impact of civil legal aid cuts “based on out of date figures”

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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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