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Memes circulating in Moscow about the Devil and Belarussian knitwear show the impact of sanctions on the street

The government has announced new economic sanctions on Russia, including a ban on exports of high-end luxury goods and the end of the UK’s recognition of Russia’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status within the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has reported that the Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, will visit the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague to offer practical support from the UK for investigating and prosecuting war crimes

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has reported that sanctions have been made against 386 members of the Duma for their support of the Ukrainian breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk

The Home Office has updated its guidance webpage in relation to the Ukraine Family Scheme

Lay litigants left behind: are small claims proceedings in Hong Kong fit for purpose? Dr Ping-fat Sze investigates

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has updated its guidance for firms to ensure that they are adhering to the government’s recent sanctions on both Russian nationals and organisations as a result of the ongoing Ukraine conflict

Proceedings began this week in Ukraine v Russian Federation at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague

Never take our liberties for granted, says David Locke

Does President Putin’s denial of the right of Ukraine to exist represent an attempt to revive the use of force as an acceptable tool of national policy? Marc Weller reports

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan—Andrew Savage

Firm expands London disputes practice with senior partner hire

Druces—Lisa Cardy

Senior associate promotion strengthens real estate offering

Charles Russell Speechlys—Robert Lundie Smith

Leading patent litigator joins intellectual property team

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Tribute to Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC

Human rights lawyers, social justice champion, co-founder of the law firm Bindmans, and NLJ columnist Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC has died at the age of 92 years

NLJ this week: Law Society calls for clarity on AML

The government’s plan to introduce a Single Professional Services Supervisor could erode vital legal-sector expertise, warns Mark Evans, president of the Law Society of England and Wales, in NLJ this week

NLJ this week: Turning corporate liability into opportunity

Writing in NLJ this week, Jonathan Fisher KC of Red Lion Chambers argues that the ‘failure to prevent’ model of corporate criminal responsibility—covering bribery, tax evasion, and fraud—should be embraced, not resisted

NLJ this week: A prince no more?

Professor Graham Zellick KC argues in NLJ this week that, despite Buckingham Palace’s statement stripping Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his styles, titles and honours, he remains legally a duke

NLJ this week: Shareholder secrecy sunk

Writing in NLJ this week, Sophie Ashcroft and Miranda Joseph of Stevens & Bolton dissect the Privy Council’s landmark ruling in Jardine Strategic Ltd v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd (No 2), which abolishes the long-standing 'shareholder rule'

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International

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan—Andrew Savage

Druces—Lisa Cardy

Charles Russell Speechlys—Robert Lundie Smith