THIS ISSUE
In the first of a two-part series, Cris McCurley examines key changes to the treatment of domestic abuse victims & their children within the family justice system
Despite the UK’s intention to be a global leader in cryptoassets, the courts are still wrestling with the basics: Rachel Coyle of 36 Commercial explains why it’s time to get to grips with the insolvency context
In the second of a three-part series by Collas Crill on Jersey and Guernsey law, James Tee explores options available to victims of fraud in an insolvency context
Neil Parpworth examines the new law on public processions & public assemblies
The UK would be wise to pay close attention to the Welsh government’s call for devolved justice, says Roger Smith
It’s no longer a one size fits all for law graduates, as paralegal chief Amanda Hamilton explains
Fee earners could risk failing to have their bills assessed if the right fee earner information is not provided, says Laura Rees
Holyrood & Westminster: a consensual divorce? With talk of Scottish independence back on the table, Marc Weller examines the legality of the routes available
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA’s) fining powers have been increased from £2,000 to £25,000 (a rise of 1,150%), as of last week
MOVERS & SHAKERS
FOIL—Bridget Tatham
Forum of Insurance Lawyers elects president for 2026
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Gibson Dunn—Robbie Sinclair
Partner joinslabour and employment practice in London
Muckle LLP—Ella Johnson
Real estate dispute resolution team welcomes newly qualified solicitor
NEWS
Solicitors are installing panic buttons and thumb print scanners due to ‘systemic and rising’ intimidation including death and arson threats from clients
Ministers’ decision to scrap plans for their Labour manifesto pledge of day one protection from unfair dismissal was entirely predictable, employment lawyers have said
Cryptocurrency is reshaping financial remedy cases, warns Robert Webster of Maguire Family Law in NLJ this week. Digital assets—concealable, volatile and hard to trace—are fuelling suspicions of hidden wealth, yet Form E still lacks a section for crypto-disclosure
NLJ columnist Stephen Gold surveys a flurry of procedural reforms in his latest 'Civil way' column
Paper cyber-incident plans are useless once ransomware strikes, argues Jack Morris of Epiq in NLJ this week
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