THIS ISSUE
Professor Suzanne Rab explains the pros & cons of Early Neutral Evaluation, & offers some practical advice
Highlights from commercial litigators’ COVID diaries
How did the commercial litigation world cope when it had to go digital almost overnight? Grania Langdon-Down reports
We have the chance to institutionalise anti-racism at work. We must take it & embrace a united future, says Raph Mokades
Fear of failure rather than celebration of inspiration imposes a heavy burden on mental health. Helen Pamely offers some mindful tips
Shane Crawford highlights the complex situation of sponsoring an immigrant worker during the pandemic
The evolution of the right to erasure & how it is now being used in practice, by Alex Keenlyside & Hannah Crowther
Fact-finding hearings in private children proceedings: an overview, by Kim Beatson & Victoria Brown
The Justice Committee launched an inquiry this week into the future of the Probation Service
Judges and magistrates have for the first time been given a guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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