THIS ISSUE
David Pickstone, Darren Kidd & Alexander Lerner examine some positive signs for CPR 19.6 & the future of collective proceedings in England and Wales
Veronica Cowan looks at a recent decision on the weed that never dies
The right to be treated justly belongs to everyone: Geoffrey Bindman KC questions whether the current government has forgotten this in its attitude to human rights
Is the absence of regulation enjoyed by litigation funders coming to an end? David Greene examines the ever-closer attention of regulators worldwide
Lawyers have urged Alex Chalk to prioritise action to tackle the ailing justice system in his new role as Lord Chancellor.
Law firms should be alert to ‘greenwashing’ risks, and should not describe themselves as ‘sustainable’ unless partners are confident this claim can stand up to external scrutiny.
Nearly nine in ten Britons believe it is important their MP votes to uphold the rule of law, a YouGov poll has found.
No formal enforcement action will be taken against the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) and CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL), the Legal Services Board (LSB) has concluded after investigating a dispute between the two.
Legal professionals have been invited to share their views on the Data Protection and Digital Information (No 2) Bill.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Freeths—David Smith
Freeths secures major tax hire with appointment of David Smith
Ellisons—Chris Burnett
Patent attorney joins Ellisons to strengthen intellectual property offering
Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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