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
Clarke Willmott—Kevin Joynes & Neil Gosling
Clarke Willmott bolsters housebuilder expertise in Birmingham
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Carpmaels & Ransford—Kevin Cordina
Firm adds former Simmons Simmons patent head to engineering and tech team
ACTAPS—Sally Goodger
Freeths strengthens its voice in national disputes with ACTAPS committee appointment
NEWS
Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised
A landmark ruling has delivered the first judicial application of the UK’s anti-SLAPP regime and provided fresh guidance on abusive litigation
Non-court dispute resolution is no longer an alternative in family law—it is rapidly becoming the norm
Some employment law controversies never disappear—they merely lie dormant
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