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When the cab rank rule is no longer a defence: Matthew Happold on considerations when accepting instructions overseas

Khawar Qureshi QC provides an overview of the key public international law cases before the English courts in 2020

The Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) has published its report, ‘Striking the balance: Protecting national security through foreign investment legislation', which assessed the National Security and Investment (NSI) Bill

The US election transfixed the world…and it’s still not over. The Trump years continue until 20 January 2021, when Joe Biden will be sworn in as President

Daniel Burbeary & Irina Buydova highlight the differences between Russian and English dispute resolution

The Singapore Convention on Mediation: Bryan Clark & Tania Sourdin present a minority view

The parents of motorcyclist Harry Dunn have lost their judicial review against the Foreign Office over its decision that Anne Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity

Athelstane Aamodt reflects on ‘originalist’ Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the US Supreme Court

A global forum of Law Societies has been established, with the aim of promoting the rule of law and access to justice

The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett has hosted an online event with Chief Justices from around the Commonwealth to discuss their experiences of responding to COVID-19

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Kingsley Napley—Paul Davidoff

Partner joins as lead of international tax desk

Reed Smith—Michael Darowski

International arbitration partner joins disputes team in London

Shakespeare Martineau — 12 newly qualified solicitors

Firm celebrates strong retention and new talent across practice areas

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Long wait ahead for improvement in parental leave

MPs have expressed disappointment after the government confirmed it will not consider updating the parental leave system until at least 2027

NLJ this week: Civil tweaks & courtroom quirks

In his latest 'Civil way' column for this week's NLJ, Stephen Gold delivers a witty roundup of procedural updates and judicial oddities. From the rise in litigant-in-person hourly rates (£24 from October) to the Supreme Court’s venue hire options (canapés in Courtroom 1, anyone?), Gold blends legal insight with dry humour

NLJ this week: Righting Libor wrongs

In July, the Supreme Court quashed the convictions of Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, ruling that trial judges had wrongly directed juries to treat profit-motivated Libor submissions as inherently dishonest. In this week’s NLJ, David Stern and James Fletcher of 5 St Andrew’s Hill reflect on the decision

NLJ this week: Lord Neuberger on assisted dying

Lord Neuberger, former president of the Supreme Court, shares his views on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in this week's NLJ with William Raven

NLJ this week: Tackling CPS non-disclosure

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

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International justice

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Kingsley Napley—Paul Davidoff

Reed Smith—Michael Darowski

Shakespeare Martineau — 12 newly qualified solicitors