THIS ISSUE
The accepted view that a testamentary witness must be physically present is ‘misconceived’, solicitor Nicholas Bevan argues in this week’s NLJ
Five years on from its establishment, Mike Schwarz reflects on the Undercover Policing Inquiry
Neil Parpworth outlines how access to justice, through the function of the courts, must continue during the coronavirus pandemic
Watching Johnson v Starmer at the dispatch box is fascinating, says John Cooper QC
Sadie Whittam discusses civil litigation in the age of pandemic & beyond
Stacey Nevin reports on the nuances of a successful appeal for ‘relationship generated disadvantage’
Is it a misconception that a witness needs to be physically present at a will signing? Dr Nicholas Bevan reports
PD 51Z demonstrates the agility & adaptability demanded of us all during lockdown, say Julian Gun Cuninghame & Romana Canneti
PD 51Z: managing court capacity & protecting public health
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Browne Jacobson—Caroline Barker & Tom Walker
Browne Jacobson recruits regulatory experts Caroline Barker and Tom Walker to bolster health, government and corporates practices
Jackson Lees Group—Paul Harrison, Helen Innes & Sorcha McMullan
Partner and paralegals bolster clinical negligence team at Jackson Lees Group
Stone King—Manchester
Stone King triples Manchester footprint with office move as law firm’s rapid growth journey continues
NEWS
Group claims, disputed costs and judicial recruitment dominate the latest courtroom round-up
Landlords face fresh registration duties as procedural reforms reshape the civil courts
Sanctions can derail commercial disputes long before judgment, making early planning essential
Pressure is mounting for a dedicated UK AI law, but deciding what it should achieve remains the central challenge
Legal professional privilege has checked the SRA’s investigative powers, exposing difficult questions about tackling suspected abusive litigation
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