THIS ISSUE
Opposition on all sides: Michael Zander KC reports on the House of Lords Committee stage of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Ashley Hodgkinson, Sample Collections Manager at AlphaBiolabs, discusses hair drug testing and nail drug testing, together with the benefits of each test
Is a grant of representation necessary? Ann Stanyer advises on some alternative options for avoiding the probate process
For better or worse? Mark Pawlowski looks back on the options available to those on the end of a broken promise to marry
A claimant can ‘attend’ a hearing even if they are absent, the Court of Appeal has held.
Family lawyers have queried the value of compulsory mediation, following government proposals to make it a prerequisite to the family courts.
Bindmans co-founder Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC (pictured) scooped the Lifetime Contribution Award at this year’s LexisNexis Legal Awards, in recognition of the significant impact he has made in the legal world throughout his career.
The Department for Business and Trade has launched a major review of whistleblowing laws.
The UK legal services market was worth £43.9bn in 2022, up 6.3% on 2021, with similar growth predicted for 2023, according to research by IRN Legal Reports.
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
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
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