THIS ISSUE
Prince Harry has been making Royal legal history recently by appearing in court, although some of his legal action has encountered obstacles. In this week’s NLJ, writer Nicholas Dobson looks into the decision to refuse judicial review of the Duke of Sussex’s security provisions.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Windrush, the generation of people who responded to the government’s invitation to come from the Caribbean to post-war Britain between 1948 and 1971. In this week’s NLJ, Pauline Campbell pays tribute to some of the many people who came to the UK, pre-Windrush and as part of the Windrush Generation.
Fortnite fans take note. Sony has made a ground-breaking patent application to make non-fungible tokens (NFTs) transferable between games and consoles. Shoosmiths partners Prakash Kerai and Joe Stephenson explore this move by Sony and explain why it is potentially revolutionary for the gaming industry, in this week’s NLJ.
How are the courts applying the law in relation to the issue of ‘parental alienation’? Luke Scarratt, senior associate at Payne Hicks Beach, investigates how the law is being applied and what tools the courts have at their disposal.
Governments & corporations worldwide are facing ever-increasing challenges relating to climate change, as David Greene explains
Heading off for the summer? In this month’s employment brief, Ian Smith (not pictured) rounds up holiday pay entitlement, redundancy law & check-off agreements
Parental alienation has the potential to cause serious harm to families & children: Luke Scarratt discusses the tools at the court’s disposal when it raises its head
Nicholas Dobson examines the decision to refuse judicial review of the Duke of Sussex’s security provisions
Prakash Kerai & Joe Stephenson outline Sony’s potential new approach to virtual asset transfer, & the legal hurdles which could stand in the way
The King’s Bench Way; agreement for disagreement; broadband on paper; perils of a police report.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Constantine Law—Anita Vadgama
New senior partner hire at consultant-led employment / regulatory law firm
Ward Hadaway—Emma Swann & Jill Donabie
Firm adds two partners to growing education practice
mfg Solicitors—Lauren Collins, Emily Stancer & Sara Southall
Trio of newly qualified solicitors strengthens Worcester office law firm
NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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