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The fate of a single joint expert, an attempt to relieve the pressure on employment tribunals, and the secrecy of judgment debtors occupy the mind of DDJ Stephen Gold in his Civil Way column this week

This week DDJ Stephen Gold looks at pandemic-inspired insolvency measures and untangles the often-changing rules on possession, in his Civil way column

Winding down; Taxman to retake priority; Possessions: very latest; Mauve is in

Legal action has been launched against the government for abandoning planning permission requirements for 5G mobile phone masts, antennae and cell towers

Solicitors must comply with a budgeting rule in force from 1 October or put their recovery of costs in peril, the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL) has warned

In the light of a recent decision highlighting the difficulties of costs charging, David Cooper stresses the need for vigilance

The disclosure pilot, which began in January 2019, could be extended until the end of 2021, if the Civil Procedure Rules Committee (CPRC) agrees

Got a good reason or not? David Cooper advises not to overlook the indemnity principle

New assured shorthold notice; Adjournment refusal challenge; Ogden resurfaces; Hello ipse dixit

‘Three days before lift-off’, the Lord Chancellor extended the stay on possession proceedings until 20 September, columnist Stephen Gold writes in this week’s Civil Way.

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Clarke Willmott—Declan Goodwin & Elinor Owen

Corporate and commercial teams in Cardiff boosted by dual partner hire

Hill Dickinson—Joz Coetzer & Marc Naidoo

London hires tolead UK launch of international finance team

Switalskis—11 promotions

Firm marks start of year with firmwide promotions round

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Land tenure revolution begins

Property lawyers have given a cautious welcome to the government’s landmark Bill capping ground rents at £250, banning new leasehold properties and making it easier for leaseholders to switch to commonhold

Can more courts, fewer juries make a difference?

Four Nightingale courts are to be made permanent, as justice ministers continue to grapple with the record-level Crown Court backlog

Judiciary sets out diversity goals

The judiciary has set itself a trio of objectives and a trio of focus areas for the next five years, in its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030

Gauke recommendations on sentencing implemented

The Sentencing Act 2026 received royal assent last week, bringing into law the recommendations of David Gauke’s May 2025 Independent Sentencing Review

Fee abolished for crime victims

Victims of crime are to be given free access to transcripts of Crown Court sentencing remarks, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed

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Procedure & practice

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Declan Goodwin & Elinor Owen

Hill Dickinson—Joz Coetzer & Marc Naidoo

Switalskis—11 promotions