THIS ISSUE
DocuSign, the electronic signature specialists, is running a webinar on the latest guidance on witnessing electronic signatures in Land Registration deeds, and related topics
In a second special update on the justice system, Roger Smith turns his attention to technology, private practice & low income clients
What will be in a future Procurement Bill? Paul Henty explores the possibilities
Business development & marketing converged during the pandemic: Leor Franks advises focusing on clients to stand out
David Wolchover & Anthony Heaton-Armstrong argue the evidential threshold test for prosecution has had its day
Alan Sheeley, Emilie Jones & offshore specialists from Appleby discuss the key role of third-party disclosure to tackle offshore fraud
Snippets from The Reduced Law Dictionary, by Roderick Ramage
What’s in a name? John Gould on when historical ideals fall out of step with the modern day
Bargaining rights denied: Ian Smith reports on Deliveroo drivers, detriments & debatable opinions
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight
Nick McDonnell of Kain Knight reflects on an unexpected legal career, his drive to support vulnerable clients and the surprising pleasures of watching nothing happen
Mayo Wynne Baxter—Angela Arnold
Mayo Wynne Baxter strengthens property team with new partner appointment
WilmerHale—Jeremy Kosky & Charlie Lightfoot
WilmerHale expands London disputes capabilities with addition of two leading partners
NEWS
Lawyers have welcomed the Lord Chancellor’s reverse-ferret on jury reforms, but expressed ‘serious concerns’ about the decision to exclude fraud trials
From ‘rats in the robing room’ to ‘overworked’ judges and a shortage of court staff, barristers have aired their concerns about the state of the justice system
The use of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) poses ‘significant risks’ across the justice system, public services and government, and current regulation is ‘poorly suited’ to control it, experts have warned
The solicitors’ regulator has paused controversial plans to exclude owner-managers from compliance officer roles
The government has launched a £16m legal support grant to support 48 frontline legal advice organisations supporting people facing eviction, problem debt, benefit disputes and family breakdown
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