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The Bar Council has hit out at suggestions by a ‘No 10 source’ quoted in the Sunday Times that the judiciary was taking sides on Brexit.

All eyes were on the Supreme Court livestream this week as eleven Justices heard argument on the matter of whether the decision to prorogue Parliament was lawful.

Michael Zander QC on the former prime minister’s written case

Nearly 60% of legal employees are worried about the impact of Brexit on their business, research has found.

Michael Zander QC on the government’s argument that proroguing Parliament was lawful

A leading jurist, originally sceptical, now believes there is a ‘fair chance’ the prime minister may lose the prorogation case in the Supreme Court this week.

Michael Zander QC on the strength of the argument that proroguing Parliament was unlawful

Michael Zander QC traces the Benn Bill’s speedy progress to the statute book

Attention focuses on the Supreme Court this week, as Justices consider three appeals on prorogation.

Scotland’s Court of Session (Inner House) has ruled the prorogation of Parliament unlawful, in a significant blow to the Prime Minister’s team

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EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

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NLJ this week: A cautionary tale of bankruptcy and digital promises

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

NLJ this week: Trade mark reality check for expanding brands

A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law

NLJ this week: Relocation battles demand more than good intentions

Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile

NLJ this week: Domestic abuse reform faces its hardest test

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

NLJ this week: Open justice push brings experts into the spotlight

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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Brexit

MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke