THIS ISSUE
How far across an objector’s lands does a benefit extend? Andrew Bruce examines two recent cases
Warning: Japanese knotweed can seriously damage your property. Alec Samuels reports
Dr Karen Brennan & Dr Emma Milne examine the socio-historical context behind the infanticide law
Nicholas Dobson delves into some murky & uncertain areas of highway law
Brice Dickson outlines the Supreme Court highlights for 2018
Dame Janet Paraskeva assesses the potential digital future of the property world
MOVERS & SHAKERS
mfg Solicitors—Tracy Ashby
Birmingham partner returns to private client practice
No5 Barristers’ Chambers—Ian Tullett, Daniel Griffiths & Marc Forrest-Thomas
Set introduces C-suite leadership team to support continued growth
Coodes Solicitors—17 promotions
Firm promotes 17 lawyers, including five new partners, across multiple practice areas
NEWS
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
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