THIS ISSUE
Mark Engelman on racism & publishers’ responsibilities
Britney’s legal battles shine a spotlight on conservatorship. Jemima Barnes outlines developments on this side of the pond
Resident sommelier Dominic Regan dispenses some hot tips & tipples for raising a glass to the summer months
Joseph Dyke & Aqeel Qureshi report on the approach to the exclusion of illegally obtained evidence in England & Wales & in international arbitration
Nicholas Dobson reports on Cabinet Office procurement decisions found unlawful through apparent bias
The law on self-isolation should be clear, but is it? Fred Philpott investigates
When problems crop up in the sporting world, its governing bodies can no longer rely on lack of knowledge, say David Mayor & Alastair Gillespie
Lateral hires have continued remotely during the pandemic, with several advantages to the virtual process, writes legal search expert Seamus Hoar
‘Do you have a conscience today?’; Judgment for defenceless defendant; Pleading service charges; Flight delay reg; Pre-hearing entertainment; Cafcass okay(ish)
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
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
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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