THIS ISSUE
Fiona Rutherford, director, Access to Justice Policy, at the Ministry of Justice, pays tribute to the value of pro bono for lawyers & clients alike
Neil Parpworth reports on offences related to the impersonation of a police officer
When competition goes out the window: Rebecca Greenhalgh on the importance of working together when it comes to pro bono initiatives
Dominic Regan shares a witches’ brew of the pros & cons of remote working, hot desking & premature career planning
Pro bono and legal aid—stronger together?
Using the Exizent platform ensures probate practitioners can better support the bereaved by eliminating uncertainty and ensuring a seamless and integrated experience for all involved
Jessica Dunk on how collaboration, determination & commitment can combine to overturn injustice
The past, present & future of pro bono work—Lord Goldsmith & Michael Napier in conversation with Catherine Baksi
Possession reviews evicted; Security offer too insecure for CoA; Onerous term defeats £180K claim; Employment tribunal rules amended
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Freeths—Sophie Fulwell
National firm strengthens Liverpool employment practice with director hire
Cargo Law—Francesca Santoro
Specialist marine law firm expands disputes practice with senior hire
Ward Hadaway—19 promotions
19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners
NEWS
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has reignited debate over what exactly counts as the ‘conduct of litigation’ in modern legal practice
A controversial High Court financial remedies ruling has reignited debate over secrecy, non-disclosure and fairness in divorce proceedings involving hidden wealth
Britain’s deferred prosecution agreement regime is undergoing a significant shift, with prosecutors placing renewed emphasis on corporate cooperation, reform and early self-reporting
The High Court has upheld the Metropolitan Police’s live facial recognition policy, rejecting claims that its deployment unlawfully interferes with privacy and protest rights
As AI chatbots increasingly provide legal and commercial advice, English law is beginning to confront who should bear responsibility when automated systems get things wrong
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