THIS ISSUE
Assessing the early legacy of Uber v Aslam: Charles Pigott examines the courts’ approach since the landmark judgment
Andrew Pavlovic discusses the SRA’s approach to tackling toxic workplace environments
Sex entertainment venues: Zia Akhtar reports on local authority licensing powers & the ‘nil cap’ policy
Andrea De Biase predicts the UK will ratify the Singapore Convention
Judiciary on the warpath? Dominic Regan provides an update on client contributions & a costs management bombshell on the horizon
Mark Pawlowski takes a close look at The Verdict, a classic film portraying the lawyer hero in popular culture
Marc Thorley investigates appeals on questions of fact
The intervention of the European Court of Human Rights in the government’s Rwanda asylum plan was a rare success, as Neil Parpworth explains
Nick Dent discusses whether the recent amendment of the Road Vehicles Regulations is enough to deter drivers from using their phones
How should a left behind parent proceed when their child is wrongfully retained abroad? Mani Singh Basi reports
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Ward Hadaway—19 promotions
19 promotions across national offices, including two new partners
Brabners—Ruth Hargreaves
Partner promoted to head of corporate team
Slater Heelis—Liam Hall, Jordan Bear & Joe Madigan
Chester office expansion accelerates with triple appointment
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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