THIS ISSUE
The courts in the time of coronavirus: Nageena Khalique QC & Sophia Roper report on successfully navigating a new way of working
Working with Educational Institutions and Students in Dispute Avoidance, Management and Resolution: CIArb’s New ‘UniADR’ Programme
NLJ's Charities Appeals Supplement has been published in this week's issue
Jonathan Fisher QC, Anita Clifford & Olivia English discuss the impact of an acquittal on civil recovery proceedings
Suzanne Kingston & Janet Bazley explain the practicalities of the expansion of the children arbitration scheme.
James McKean, Andrew Bishop & Hollie Richardson highlight the morality & dangers of predatory marriage & probate
The lack of investment in the court estate & the justice system will hamper efforts to deliver online justice, says Jon Robins
Behave a bit longer; Another family shock; Bankrupted by a compromise; Fit law for the unfit; CFO rivals
Bethan Walsh explains why so many charities often struggle to comply with legal requirements on fundraising
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law
Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’
Jackson Lees Group—Jannina Barker, Laura Beattie & Catherine McCrindle
Firm promotes senior associate and team leader as wills, trusts and probate team expands
Asserson—Michael Francos-Downs
Manchester real estate finance practice welcomes legal director
NEWS
Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment
The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans
From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit
Digital loot may feel like property, but civil law is not always convinced. In NLJ this week, Paul Schwartfeger of 36 Stone and Nadia Latti of CMS examine fraud involving platform-controlled digital assets, from ‘account takeover and asset stripping’ to ‘value laundering’
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are not ‘set and forget’ documents. In this week's NLJ, Ann Stanyer of Wedlake Bell urges practitioners to review LPAs every five years and after major life changes
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