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The Law Society published its response to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) consultation as to whether the UK should join the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague Convention 2019).

The Law Society has, in response to the government consultation, called for the UK to join the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (Hague 2019) as soon as possible.

The Law Society is urging the government to push for greater access for UK lawyers to the South Korean legal market when it reviews the UK-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) this year.

Does the Foreign Act of State doctrine apply at all when the foreign state itself seeks adjudication? Joseph Dyke & Anastasia Medvedskaya explore a tricky question for the English courts

What could the English court system learn from its counterparts overseas? Philip Sinel runs through some areas for improvement

Ministers have launched a consultation relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments—a key issue for lawyers since Brexit.

The CityUK has published findings from its 11th annual legal services report, ‘Legal excellence, internationally renowned 2022’.

An order for disclosure of documents can be made against a third party outside the jurisdiction, the Court of Appeal has held.

The arrest and pre-trial detention of Russian lawyer, Dmitry Talantov, president of the Bar Association of the Republic of Udmurtia, has been condemned by the International Bar Association (IBA)

In the last of a three-part series by Collas Crill on Jersey and Guernsey law, Karen Stachura explores restructuring procedures in Jersey and Guernsey

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Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

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Changing faces

David Lammy, Ellie Reeves and Baroness Levitt have taken up office at the Ministry of Justice, following the cabinet reshuffle

NLJ this week: The road ahead for employment rights

Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ

NLJ this week: Justice delayed, justice denied

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

NLJ this week: Presumption of capacity reaffirmed

The Court of Protection has ruled in Macpherson v Sunderland City Council that capacity must be presumed unless clearly rebutted. In this week's NLJ, Sam Karim KC and Sophie Hurst of Kings Chambers dissect the judgment and set out practical guidance for advisers faced with issues relating to retrospective capacity and/or assessments without an examination

NLJ this week: SLAPPed shut?

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

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International

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr