THIS ISSUE
John McMullen provides an update on TUPE in relation to restrictive covenants
Setting the standard for opt-out collective redress: the Supreme Court’s judgment in Merricks, reported by Lucy Rigby
Nick Vamos & Katie Jones take a look at what’s changed & what’s next for extradition in the UK post-Brexit
Occupiers’ liability: claims by risk-takers, investigated by Richard Buckley
David Renton reports on the current status of the evictions ban & the growing pressure on government to act on its promises of housing law reform
Failure to increase pay puts criminal legal aid system at risk of collapse
Supreme Court rules on watershed moment for multinational companies
The Magistrates’ Association has called for its members to be given training in how to assess the maturity of young adult defendants who come before them in court.
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on handing responsibility for civil legal aid bills of costs over to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Thousands of divorcing couples could face post-Brexit jurisdictional issues, a family lawyer has warned.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang
Sackers recruits new associates
McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne
Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment
NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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