THIS ISSUE
The jobs market in private practice firms is picking up after the pandemic slump, according to research by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), the trade body for recruiters.
No compelling case for reform of the Human Rights Act exists, MPs and peers have warned.
Lord Justice Dingemans has been appointed lead judge for international relations for the next four years.
The government must take a tougher role in enforcing the Modern Slavery Act’s measures on transparency in supply chains, a report commissioned by the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre has found.
The government unveiled a Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in Parliament this week.
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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