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The Ministry of Justice is to force claims management companies (CMCs) to obtain written agreements from their clients before they take fees from them. Full story - Solicitor's Journal
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- New proposals on consumer rights across Europe http://t.co/OgfUXbhp
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- BAHRAIN: Representatives Council can submit written proposals to government who will respond within 6 months http://t.co/19x2WSCr
- US: Augusta's decision to open the gates to two women may be a small gesture, but it's a start http://t.co/le57OBz3
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- AUSTRALIA: New law to control cyber data http://t.co/GukHdAnR
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- CHILE: Judge Orders Former Soldiers Arrested in Kidnapping of US Hiker http://t.co/n4VdlECE
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- US: Corrupt shadow government whistleblower forced to 30-day psych ward http://t.co/sTAygglO
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