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	7/3/2009 Medical priority dispatch system views sought The Security Bureau is seeking views on the proposed medical priority dispatch system which categorises and prioritises the response to ambulance calls.

	7/3/2009 Nina didn't believe she was going to die, court hears Nina Wang Kung Yu-sum did not believe she was going to die before cancer claimed her life in April 2007, the Court of First Instance heard yesterday.

	7/2/2009 國泰10員工請病假被炒國泰空中服務員工會在過去兩星期收到多宗會員求助個案，指被公司以違反匯報病假程序為由，需要「停飛候查」（RSU），當中約有10人已被解僱。

	7/2/2009 Legco threatens legal action to compel testimony The Legco may launch a lawsuit against New World China Land chairman Henry Cheng Kar-shun if he refuses to appear next week at a subcommittee inquiry.

	7/2/2009 Doctor expelled from medical committee over $1,000 driving fine The president of the Medical Association was expelled from the Medical Council yesterday over a false declaration he made.

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Rank Profit Industries Ltd v Secretary for Justice - [2009] HKCU 927
Court of Final Appeal — Appeal Committee: Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ and Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ — FAMV 8/2009 — 25 June 2009
Rank Profit Industries Ltd v Director of Lands - [2009] HKCU 926
Court of Final Appeal — Appeal Committee: Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ and Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ — FAMV 7/2009 — 25 June 2009
Kao, Lee & Yip (a firm) v Donald Koo Hoi-Yan & Ors - [2009] HKCU 925
Court of Final Appeal — Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ, Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ, Mr Justice Nazareth NPJ and Sir Gerard Brennan NPJ — FACV 27/2007 — 25 June 2009
Goldlion Properties Ltd & Ors v Regent National Enterprises Ltd - [2009] HKCU 924
Court of Final Appeal — Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ, Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ, Mr Justice Nazareth NPJ and Sir Gerard Brennan NPJ — FACV 10/2008 — 25 June 2009
Yeung Chun Pong & Ors v Secretary for Justice - [2009] HKCU 923
Court of Final Appeal — Mr Justice Bokhary PJ, Mr Justice Chan PJ, Mr Justice Ribeiro PJ, Mr Justice Nazareth NPJ and Sir Gerard Brennan NPJ — FACC 8/2008 — 25 June 2009

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	6/21/2009 Herbert Smith advises on seven placements across Asia

	6/17/2009 Leading IP and legal outsourcer CPA Global plans further Asian expansion

	6/16/2009 Mallesons Stephen Jaques acts as legal adviser to joint sponsors in Lumena Resources IPO

	6/9/2009 Richards Butler in association with Reed Smith advises China Zhongwang on its listing on HKEx

	6/7/2009 Gide Loyrette Nouel advises LuxChina Property Development Company

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	Posted By: Ian De Witt 4/14/2009 Responsibilities beyond regulations Mis-selling: civil liability for negligence and for giving negligent advice

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	Posted By: Malcolm Merry 6/22/2009 Not Entirely Legal - Part 13 Specialist in HK heritage from London; historical background of Sheung Shui; healed bird flying away

	Posted By: Ben Pasco 6/12/2009 Delete does not mean delete How legal counsel can use computer forensics to add value to client cases

	Posted By: Malcolm Merry 5/24/2009 Not Entirely Legal - Part 12 Exam season; meeting with Canadian court judges; stray pigeon

	Posted By: Debbie Annells 4/27/2009 Squeeze on the wealthy raises UK tax exodus alarm - HK an ideal destination! A selection of comments on the UK budget

	Posted By: Peter Wang 4/28/2009 MOFCOM requires capacity divesture for Mitsubishi Rayon to acquire Lucite International An aggressive stance in merger enforcement under China's new Anti-Monopoly Law

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Articles from Hong Kong Lawyer, the official journal of the Law Society of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Lawyer

The Practical Protection of Legal Professional Privilege in Hong Kong
The current approach in criminal investigations to materials which may constitute confidential legal advice leaves a lot to be desired, writes Philip Dykes SC.
Three Rivers (No 5) and the Scope of Legal Advice Privilege
Colin Passmore reviews the impact of the controversial TR5 decision in England and its reception across the common law world.
Issues in Share Acquisition Transactions
Eugene Lai highlights some problem areas in respect of accounts warranties, due diligence, auditor's liabilities and remoteness of damages, analysing the courts’ responses.
Recognition and Assistance in Cross-Border Insolvency Cases
Recent positive developments notwithstanding, lingering areas of uncertainty still remain in dealing with cross-border insolvencies — Peter Arden QC discusses.
The First Knight of Mediation
Interview with Sir Laurence Street, who has had a long and distinguished career in and outside the law.

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