THIS ISSUE
Michael Zander QC on whether the Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a cause for concern
Lydia Danon, Rosie Wild and Andrew Flynn reflect on a useful and enduring tool for parties to a contractual claim and their lawyers
Jon Robins sums up the findings of institutional corruption uncovered by the inquiry into Daniel Morgan’s murder
David Greene reviews government attempts to reset the balance of power & right some judicial ‘wrongs’
It is high time for marriage laws in England & Wales to be brought up to date for the modern era, says Ruth Oyelakin
Mark Buckley examines the setting aside of international arbitration awards for reasons of public policy
For many the prospect of retirement is enticing yet adjusting to this new life can be daunting. For some retirement is waking up with nothing to do and by bedtime having done only half of it. Others subscribe to the views of CS Lewis who once wrote: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Either way for most the change is likely to be significant. So what should you do as you approach retirement?
Susan Saltonstall Duncan shares advice on how to make your clients feel valued
Lynne Burdon & Jonathan Wheeler of Bolt Burdon Kemp explain why it is never too early to start succession planning
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Forbes Solicitors—Stephen Barnfield
Regulatory team boosted by partner hire amid rising health and safety demand
Arc Pensions Law—Kris Weber
Legal director promoted to partner at specialist pensions firm
Clarke Willmott—Jonathan Cree
Residential development capability expands with partner hire in Birmingham
NEWS
From blockbuster judgments to procedural shake-ups, the courts are busy reshaping litigation practice. Writing in NLJ this week, Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School hails the Court of Appeal's 'exquisite judgment’ in Mazur restoring the role of supervised non-qualified staff, and highlights a ‘mammoth’ damages ruling likened to War and Peace, alongside guidance on medical reporting fees, where a pragmatic 25% uplift was imposed
Momentum is building behind proposals to restrict children’s access to social media—but the legal and practical challenges are formidable. In NLJ this week, Nick Smallwood of Mills & Reeve examines global moves, including Australia’s under-16 ban and the UK's consultation
Reforms designed to rebalance landlord-tenant relations may instead penalise leaseholders themselves. In this week's NLJ, Mike Somekh of The Freehold Collective warns that the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 risks creating an ‘underclass’ of resident-controlled freehold companies
Timing is everything—and the Court of Appeal has delivered clarity on when proceedings are ‘brought’. In his latest 'Civil way' column for NLJ, Stephen Gold explains that a claim is issued for limitation purposes when the claim form is delivered to the court, even if fees are underpaid
The traditional ‘single, intensive day’ of financial dispute resolution (FDR) may be due for a rethink. Writing in NLJ this week, Rachel Frost-Smith and Lauren Guiler of Birketts propose a ‘split FDR’ model, separating judicial evaluation from negotiation
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