THIS ISSUE
When evidence goes AWOL. Dominic Regan takes a dive into key cases featuring conspicuous absences of evidence, from misplaced gems to mobile phones in the sea…
Fred Allen explains why taking a critical approach to emerging technologies is vital
Kate West, Senior Toxicology Reporting Scientist at AlphaBiolabs, discusses how best to interpret a drug test report, and the common misconceptions about what can be learnt from a drug test
Nicholas Dobson reports on the burning issue of privacy for those under criminal investigation & freedom of expression for those reporting on it
Where does UK patent law stand on grace periods for disclosure? Phillip Johnson assesses the changing landscape
Malcolm Dowden & Owen Afriye examine private keys, hacking & duties of care in Tulip Trading v Bitcoin Association
Alec Samuels dissects the recent JUSTICE parole system report by Professor Nicola Padfield QC
The Court of Appeal has opened the floodgates for customer claims against banks arising from fraudulent payments: Caroline Harbord & Nicholas Owen discuss what may come next
Geoffrey Bindman shares some reflections on his early days in the law
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
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
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