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The senior manager test—as set out in the Crime and Policing Bill—prioritises deterrence over strict legal fairness, writes Tom McNeill

The Crime and Policing Bill could vastly expand corporate criminal liability through its new ‘senior manager test’, warns Tom McNeill of BCL Solicitors in NLJ this week. The sweeping test makes organisations criminally liable for offences committed by senior managers within their authority

CPS non-compliance results in dismissed cases, write Nick Brett & Vicky Lankester. But is change on the way?

Writing in NLJ this week, Nick Brett and Vicky Lankester of Brett Wilson dissect the chronic failures of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in meeting disclosure obligations. From the Post Office scandal to the collapsed trial of Liam Allan, they highlight how systemic neglect has led to wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice

Dan Moore, Richard Ellis & Jack Sears provide a guide for insolvency practitioners

Dan Moore, Richard Ellis and Jack Sears of Charles Russell Speechlys offer a vital guide for insolvency practitioners (IPs) navigating the UK’s financial services regulatory maze, in this week's NLJ

Failure to prevent fraud, sexual harassment & more: Kerry Garcia & James Evison unpack the increasing number of compliance measures facing UK businesses this year

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Freeths—Suzanne Porter

Firm launches trusts, estates and tax practice in the north with senior hire

Fieldfisher—Guy Forster

Personal injury and medical negligence team strengthened by partner hire

mfg Solicitors—Richard Port

Firm appoints partner and head of family in Birmingham office

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AlphaBiolabs supports The Christie Charity with £500 Giving Back donation

AlphaBiolabs has donated £500 to The Christie Charity through its Giving Back initiative, helping to support cancer care, treatment and research across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and further afield

Cautious support for proposed reforms to homebuying process

CILEX has called for a review of conveyancing fees and stronger regulation of the high-volume residential property sector, in its response to government proposals for homebuying reforms

Time to stir the pension pot?

Pension provision should be considered during all divorce proceedings in order to repair gender inequality, the Pension Policy Institute (PPI) charity and workplace pensions provider now:pensions have said

Government moving 'too far too fast' on cryptoassets?

‘Over-regulating’ the cryptoassets sector could stifle growth when the government brings regulations into force in 2027, a digital assets lawyer has warned

Guideline hourly rates on the rise

Solicitors received a new year’s boost this month with the announcement of an uplift to the guideline hourly rates

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Compliance

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Suzanne Porter

Fieldfisher—Guy Forster

mfg Solicitors—Richard Port