THIS ISSUE
Jonathan Lux has joined JAMS International as a full-time mediator and arbitrator.
OFT reports that motor insurance practices may be inflating premiums
Successful social worker must pay defamation costs
Stay of execution for Wikileaks founder
New civil costs management scheme advice issued
Terrorist suspect refused bail due to Olympic security fears
No go for wind turbines
Launch of COLP & COFA nomination process
Parchment Wills & Legal Services licensed by SRA
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Anthony Collins—20 promotions
20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins
Sidley—Elaine Whiteford
Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London
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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