THIS ISSUE
Jon Holbrook pays tribute to the late Ronald Dworkin
Davenport Lyons grows its IP/IT team
Former Law Society manager join FTI
Ten promotions at Hill Dickinson
Two new DR partners at Simmons & Simmons
The worst is yet to come for the legal profession, warns Patrick Allen
What can private law offer the victims of the concealment of poor medical standards? Max Weaver investigates
Plans to slash fees go ahead despite concerns that lawyers won’t be able to cover costs
Proportionality rule is “boggling” says personal injury expert
Chief executive announces plan to step down
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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