The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) is calling for junior lawyers to step forward and represent their peers. It is particularly keen to hear from junior lawyers specialising in criminal defence work as it has recently joined the Criminal Legal Aid Defence
Practitioner Advisory Panel, which will have input into the government’s review of criminal legal aid. However, there are various roles to fill, including representatives for the Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce, the Solicitors Qualification
Exam reference group, and the AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service). If interested, email juniorlawyers@lawsociety.org.uk.
26 April 2019
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
EIP—Stuart Malcolm
EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner
Ellisons—Francesca Brown
Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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