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
NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law
Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’
Gardner Leader—Michelle Morgan & Catherine Morris
Regional law firm expands employment team with partner and senior associate hires
Freeths—Carly Harwood & Tom Newton
Nottinghamtrusts, estates and tax team welcomes two senior associates
NEWS
Children can claim for ‘lost years’ damages in personal injury cases, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment
Holiday lets may promise easy returns, but restrictive covenants can swiftly scupper plans. Writing in NLJ this week, Andrew Francis of Serle Court recounts how covenants limiting use to a ‘private dwelling house’ or ‘private residence’ have repeatedly defeated short-term letting schemes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already embedded in the civil courts, but regulation lags behind practice. Writing in NLJ this week, Ben Roe of Baker McKenzie charts a landscape where AI assists with transcription, case management and document handling, yet raises acute concerns over evidence, advocacy and even judgment-writing
The Supreme Court has drawn a firm line under branding creativity in regulated markets. In Dairy UK Ltd v Oatly AB, it ruled that Oatly’s ‘post-milk generation’ trade mark unlawfully deployed a protected dairy designation. In NLJ this week, Asima Rana of DWF explains that the court prioritised ‘regulatory clarity over creative branding choices’, holding that ‘designation’ extends beyond product names to marketing slogans
From cat fouling to Part 36 brinkmanship, the latest 'Civil way' round-up is a reminder that procedural skirmishes can have sharp teeth. NLJ columnist Stephen Gold ranges across recent decisions with his customary wit
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