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Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7504

08 March 2012
IN THIS ISSUE

HLE blogger Eduardo Ustaran says these are truly exhilarating times for the data protection world....

Peers demand amendments to controversial Legal Aid Bill

Legal profession must provide greater support for female lawyers

Lord Justice Jackson has no regrets over his proposals on civil litigation costs, which he wants to see implemented next April “in their entirety”.

Six law firms have been recognised as top employers by the Sunday Times’ 100 Best Companies to Work For survey.

The Office for Judicial Complaints (OJC) has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the complaints handling process and discipline of judges.

The High Court has ruled in favour of the taxpayer in a dispute over remedies where VAT has been unlawfully charged. Under UK law, only partial refunds can be made where EU law on tax is breached.

The Bar Council has published a report summarising commentary against the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, Access Denied.

Cherie Booth QC is stepping down as chair of the judging panel for the LALYs (the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards) after a nine-year stint.

The London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA), is celebrating two milestones with the election of its first woman president and its 60th anniversary.

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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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