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Corporate Counsel

Career Stoppers

Frustrated women take employers to court over glass-ceiling issues.
18 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Illinois Expands Damages in Wrongful Death Suits

For in-house counsel concerned about managing their liability, Illinois' recent expansion of wrongful death damages may seem like a step in exactly the wrong direction. But fear not...
15 minute read

International Edition

Defamation cases dip despite terror claim surge

The number of defamation cases coming to court in England and Wales dropped by 13.5% last year, despite a surge in the proportion of claims resulting from allegations of terrorism. According to new research published by Sweet & Maxwell, 64 defamation claims reached the courts last year, down from a mark of 74 for the previous 12-month period.
2 minute read

International Edition

Fountain Court silk to succeed Vos as Bar chair

The Bar Council has elected Timothy Dutton QC of Fountain Court Chambers as its new chairman, the body announced today (27 July). Dutton - the current vice-chairman of the Bar - will take up the post on 1 January, 2008, after standing unopposed in an election process. He will replace Geoffrey Vos QC of 3 Stone Buildings in the role, which carries a one-year term.
1 minute read

International Edition

Two sides to freedom

It is now two-and-a-half years since the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) came fully into force, and it is now very much in the media spotlight. Should a breakdown of MPs' travel expenses be accessible to the general public? To what extent should the formulation of government policy take place in a 'safe space' free from public scrutiny? Should the BBC be required to disclose an internal report examining whether it was biased in its reporting of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? All of these issues have been considered recently by the Information Commissioner and by the Information Tribunal (which hears appeals from the Commissioner's decisions). They have also been the subject of wider debate among politicians and in the media. They raise an issue that lies at the very heart of FOIA: at what point does a requirement for openness and transparency by public authorities begin to threaten the effective operation of those same authorities?
7 minute read

International Edition

Judicial watchdog debuts disciplinary figures

Sixteen holders of judicial office have been removed from their posts in the last year, with a further 16 being subject to alternative disciplinary action, according to figures published by the Office for Judicial Complaints (OJC). The first annual report of the OJC shows the body received 1,674 complaints between April 2006 and March 2007 against judges, coroners, tribunals and magistrates in England and Wales.
2 minute read

International Edition

3VB's Malek named new COMBAR chair

The Commercial Bar Association (COMBAR) has appointed Ali Malek QC of 3 Verulam Buildings its new chairman, the body announced today (20 July). Malek - who replaces 3-4 South Square's Robin Knowles QC in the role - clinched the post after standing unopposed in an election at COMBAR's annual general meeting.
1 minute read

International Edition

Slaughters and Rabinowitz in key Lords tax win

Slaughter and May has advised on a landmark tax ruling that will see hundreds of businesses receive millions in compensation from the UK Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The firm secured victory yesterday (18 July) after a 12-year battle when the Lords ruled that companies wrongly charged advance corporation tax (ACT) should be able to recover interest on the sum on a compound interest rate rather than a lower flat rate.
2 minute read

International Edition

Michael Todd QC: Raising the Chancery Bar

The demand for Chancery expertise both on the Bench and at the Bar is buoyant. The Chancery Division of the High Court, comprising the Chancellor of the High Court and 17 Chancery High Court judges, does more work than the civil side of the Queen's Bench Division, and about three times more than the Commercial Court and the Technology and Construction Court combined. In addition, a substantial amount of Chancery business is transacted in the County courts.
4 minute read

International Edition

Bar Council action group eyes constitutional reform

The Bar Council is launching three groups to respond to the Government's 'Governance of Britain' Green Paper, the body was announced today (18 July). The groups, which will be set up by Bar Council chairman Geoffrey Vos QC in the coming months, will look at constitutional issues and the proposed Bill of Rights & Duties; the role of the Attorney General; and the promotion of greater awareness of citizenship, especially among younger people.
2 minute read

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