THIS ISSUE
Jenni Dempster KC & Alex Benn examine the modern problems of unlawful detention & provide practitioners with some valuable guidance on navigating the system
Asela Wijeyaratne & Mamata Dutta report on Mathieu v Hinds & the limited scope for Blamire awards
Mark Solon considers the case for brevity as the intermediate track ushers in a new rule
Sophie Houghton reviews Part 36 offers & their role in maximising costs recovery in fixed costs cases
It’s like the C16th revisited, writes Pauline Campbell, as court closures & marginalised victims take us back to the days of yore
Thomas Kendra, Emerson Holmes & Emma Ball grapple with the differences between the French & English legal systems
John Cooper KC trumpets a triumph of the big screen
Beyond the dark headlines & predictions, could Israel use this moment of great moral & military strength to achieve a real reordering of the Middle East? Marc Weller & Malik Dahlan
Is the unregulated expert still an expert? Who decides? Chris Pamplin investigates
MOVERS & SHAKERS
EIP—Stuart Malcolm
EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner
Ellisons—Francesca Brown
Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
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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