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FOCUS OF THE DAY: MIAMs aren’t a guaranteed deal-maker, Resolution tells Lord Neuberger. Respondents to family law organisation's survey finds small proportion of mediations result in a settlement. Full story - Solicitors Journal
 
FOCUS OF THE DAY: MIAMs aren’t a guaranteed deal-maker, Resolution tells Lord Neuberger. Respondents to family law organisation's survey finds small proportion of mediations result in a settlement. Full story - Solicitors Journal
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 - Obama to set new limits on police use of military equipment #US http://t.co/Skt3InuFx9
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 - U.S. appeals court reverses part of Apple's $930 million verdict vs Samsung http://t.co/B3M397ZXmn
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