THIS ISSUE
Latest paper intensive CPR update; Latest painless CPR amendment rules
In the eye of the beholder? David Langwallner examines copyright protection for works of artistic craftsmanship
When does time start to run for deliberate concealment claims? Katy Ackroyd & Simon Heatley examine a Court of Appeal ruling which answers this question
Amanda Hamilton offers tips on picking the right qualification for you and the benefits of working as a paralegal
Neil Parpworth revisits his article about breaching embargoes on circulating draft judgments, with some important updates
As the headline case rumbles on, Dan Stacey explores the courts’ previous stances on the issue of fiduciary duties & solicitors’ remuneration
Tom Bedford looks at the impact of Harcus Sinclair on solicitors’ undertakings
Those in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland need more robust reassurance of their devolved powers if the union is to endure, argues Roger Smith
Is there any hope on the horizon for much needed reform to the treatment of domestic abuse cases? Cris McCurley reports
Emily Sadler & Louis Iveson explain why franchisors should review their agreements following a recent judgment
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Winckworth Sherwood—Tim Foley
Property litigation practice strengthened by partner hire
Kingsley Napley—Romilly Holland
International arbitration team specialist joins the team
Red Lion Chambers—Maurice MacSweeney
Set creates new client and business development role amid growth
NEWS
Property lawyers have given a cautious welcome to the government’s landmark Bill capping ground rents at £250, banning new leasehold properties and making it easier for leaseholders to switch to commonhold
Four Nightingale courts are to be made permanent, as justice ministers continue to grapple with the record-level Crown Court backlog
The judiciary has set itself a trio of objectives and a trio of focus areas for the next five years, in its Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030
The Sentencing Act 2026 received royal assent last week, bringing into law the recommendations of David Gauke’s May 2025 Independent Sentencing Review
Victims of crime are to be given free access to transcripts of Crown Court sentencing remarks, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed
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