THIS ISSUE
‘The law reports are bursting with examples of people involved in litigation talking total tosh,’ says NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan, of City Law School
Does judicial review strike the right balance between citizen and government, as the Independent Review of Administrative Law seeks to discover?
Twenty Essex barristers explore recent developments in the law on service―the means by which legal proceedings are commenced―and conclude that it’s time for a ‘wholescale review’, in this week’s NLJ
Dominic Regan tells tales of ‘questionable’ representations & asks if enough is being done to drive out the fibbers from the law
Ariana Caines delves into the world of blockchain & money laundering
A fine balance? David Burrows reflects on balancing public interest, the administration of justice & confidentiality
The Supreme Court is looking for another Justice, to fill the shoes of Lady Black of Derwent who is retiring on 10 January
Paul Lowenstein QC & Andrew Dinsmore outline recent developments in the law on service
Paul Scott & Jordan Bosi consider the ramifications of the new insolvency legislation on the construction industry
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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