Matthew Kay introduces the robot lawyers of the future & recommends making friends with AI
The first two cohorts of Justice First Fellows have now qualified. Fiona Bawdon looks at how are they faring
Professor Graham Zellick QC unravels the mysteries of parallel, non-optional & post-retirement titles
Quick, flexible and cost-effective: Masood Ahmed explains the Professional Negligence Adjudication Scheme
George Hepburne Scott reports on a sea-change in the approach to extraditions to France
Shane Crawford outlines how, in cases of harassment, the ‘related to’ consideration requires attention to the context in which the putative act occurred
John Gould offers some advice on how to strike a balance between clarity & flexibility in recent changes to the solicitors’ rule book
Sir Cliff’s victory will not end the tug of war between press freedom & the rights of individuals, says Athelstane Aamodt
Graham Massie charts the growth & success of mediation across the civil justice landscape
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
