THIS ISSUE
The court is making efforts to keep the DMC doctrine within its proper bounds, says Edward Rowntree
O v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2015] EWHC 2949 (Admin), [2015] All ER (D) 201 (Oct)
How can we raise awareness of the need for solidly drafted wills, asks James Ward
“Like all Professor Zander’s written works, this new edition provides us with a readable, illuminating study of the issues”
Fewer opportunities than ever for lawyers without family wealth
Lawyers to celebrate pro bono work with a full calendar of events
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors—four promotions
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions
NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
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