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
Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors—four promotions
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions
NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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