David Burrows
NLJ columnist
David Burrows NLJ columnist, solicitor advocate, author of Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings (2020, The Law Society)
NLJ columnist
David Burrows NLJ columnist, solicitor advocate, author of Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings (2020, The Law Society)
David Burrows on the law of family breakdown: where are we now & where are we going?
Is there any civil right to reply to an assertion of irretrievable breakdown? David Burrows investigates
David Burrows takes issue with the new divorce and civil partnership dissolution law and rules
Spotlight on domestic abuse cases: David Burrows examines proof of controlling & coercive behaviour
Open justice is the default position for all civil proceedings & should be high on any family courts reformer’s list, says David Burrows
David Burrows charts the highs & lows of the ‘Ancillary relief pilot scheme’ 25 years on
David Burrows laments the opportunities missed in the Civil Justice Council’s recent report on compulsory ADR
Is it time for remedies against those who abuse email contact with a judge? David Burrows examines open justice & quasi-evidence
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester
Firm launches business immigration practice with dual partner hire
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Freeths—Jane Dickers
Scottish offering strengthened with dispute resolution partner hire in Glasgow
NEWS
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
Lawyers can no longer afford to ignore the metaverse, says Jacqueline Watts of Allin1 Advisory in this week's NLJ. Far from being a passing tech fad, virtual platforms like Roblox host thriving economies and social interactions, raising real legal issues
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
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