THIS ISSUE
Need to Brexit a contract? Lucy Pert & Adam Jacobs provide a plan
In a boost to free speech & the Fourth Estate the Supreme Court has come off the bench on defamation. Romana Canneti provides the commentary
James Arrowsmith reflects on the possible impact of Poole v GN on defining negligence in the performance of statutory functions
The first employment tribunal ruling on positive action poses problems for employers, says Paul McFarlane
Jennifer Fox discusses a long-awaited decision, providing the latest interpretation of the illegality defence
Using knowledge and experience: Entry requirement for Accelerated Routes to CIArb membership widened
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is one of the world’s leading providers of dispute avoidance, management and resolution (DAMR) training
Numbers fall by 10,000 over six-year period
Significant cuts have brought system to its knees, report warns
Criminal barristers have begun voting on whether to accept an ‘accelerated package of measures’, ahead of a potential 1 July walkout.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC
Church Court Chambers welcomes Maryam Syed KC
Devonshires—Sean Garbutt
Devonshires strengthens construction team with appointment of partner Sean Garbutt
Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard
Thackray Williams strengthens employment team with dual-qualified solicitor
NEWS
Judges and lawyers reviewing the rules of disclosure have ruled out a return to the old system of CPR Part 31, and will consult on proposals to simplify the Practice Direction (PD) 57AD regime by early next year
A consumer organisation has hit back at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for encouraging motor finance compensation claimants to steer clear of law firms and claims management companies
A fast, free and anonymous piece of software has been launched to help law practices comply with their regulatory duty to guard against an increasing onslaught of cyberattacks
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the prime minister may abandon planned jury reforms
The Court of Appeal has held user damages are recoverable in a competition claim, in Meta Platforms Inc and other companies v Gormsen [2026] EWCA Civ 993
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