THIS ISSUE
Mortgage receivership & possession: so few answers, many more questions. Cecily Crampin & Tricia Hemans report
What’s happening with Boris Johnson’s royal commission? Jon Robins investigates
Neil Parpworth discusses tick-boxes, the census & the separation of powers
David Burrows identifies some familiar hot topics ripe for reform in 2020
Sent packing? Ian Smith says there’s life after Brexit for unfair dismissal claims
Climate change nuisance litigation: a potential US export, asks Gordon Wignall
Tickets are now available for the International Family Law conference 2020, in London on 26 March
Former senior civil servant Tracy Vegro has been appointed executive director strategy and innovation at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DSW Legal—James Mallender
Business advisory group launches dedicated legal division with senior appointment
Gilson Gray—Peter Millican
London corporate practice with partner appointment
Ward Hadaway—Alex Cooper
Corporate team welcomes partner in Leeds
NEWS
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has reignited debate over what exactly counts as the ‘conduct of litigation’ in modern legal practice
A controversial High Court financial remedies ruling has reignited debate over secrecy, non-disclosure and fairness in divorce proceedings involving hidden wealth
Britain’s deferred prosecution agreement regime is undergoing a significant shift, with prosecutors placing renewed emphasis on corporate cooperation, reform and early self-reporting
The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s live facial recognition policy, rejecting claims that its deployment unlawfully interferes with privacy and protest rights
As AI chatbots increasingly provide legal and commercial advice, English law is beginning to confront who should bear responsibility when automated systems get things wrong
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