Profession

Go to page of 778

Many law firms appear to be weathering the COVID-19 storm fairly well so far, albeit with cuts to partner shares of profit and furloughed staff.

Cormac Leech, CEO of AxiaFunder, outlines the growing need for litigation funding & how it can bridge the funding gap

An app that helps protect domestic abuse survivors and a chatbot for people with learning disabilities have won the Legal Access Challenge

What’s the best way to prepare an e-bundle? What’s the best way to combine the files, and how do you make it word searchable?

The litigation funding market is likely to grow as finances tighten and business uncertainty leads to more litigation, a specialist has said

What are the workplace implications? And knowing your ‘RPEs’ from your ‘FFFP3s’ Charles Durrant & Letitia Egan report

There has never been a more acute imperative for justice to be upheld & looking after the interests of junior barristers & pupils is a top priority, says Amanda Pinto QC

Employers face important health and safety questions during these uncertain times

Trainee barristers are in a ‘particularly vulnerable position’, the Bar Council Chair has warned, after a survey found nearly a third of chambers are changing their plans for pupillage

Steps are being taken to prevent large-scale COVID-19 infections in our overcrowded prisons, but the numbers don’t add up, MPs have heard

Show

Results

Go to page of 778

E-newsletter Sign-Up

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Read All

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’

Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle

Firm promotes senior associate and team leader as wills, trusts and probate team expands

Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs

Manchester real estate finance practice welcomes legal director

NEWS

Read All

‘Lost years’ precedent overturned

Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment

NLJ this week: When ‘milk’ really means milk

The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans

NLJ this week: Civil practice with claws & caution

From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit

NLJ this week: Stealing virtual gold?

Digital loot may feel like property, but civil law is not always convinced. In NLJ this week, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Stone and Nadia Latti of CMS examine fraud involving platform-controlled digital assets, from ‘account takeover and asset stripping’ to ‘value laundering’

NLJ this week: Don’t let your LPA gather dust

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are not ‘set and forget’ documents. In this week's NLJ, Ann Stanyer of Wedlake Bell urges practitioners to review LPAs every five years and after major life changes

Error message

Profession

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law

Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle

Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs