He is charged with carrying a knife: Alec Samuels examines the related possibilities & outcomes
Is parliamentary approval required before the government takes us into war, asks Alec Samuels
Alec Samuels sets out the arguments in favour of & those against a retrial
Alec Samuels discusses when Wagner became ‘too loud’
“Society is changing, requiring adaptation and resilience on the part of the judiciary”
Alec Samuels reflects on the particular duty of the police to protect us
Alec Samuels discusses the delegation of minor judicial tasks to staff
Alec Samuels reflects on bias—especially political bias—in the judiciary
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang
Sackers recruits new associates
McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne
Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment
NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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