THIS ISSUE
The expansion of the failure to prevent fraud offences means corporates will need to behave better
From Fearn v Tate to a series of Japanese knotweed cases, the law of nuisance has made frequent appearances in the courts of late
A range of options are available for separating couples wishing to iron out their disputes without going head-to-head in court. In this week’s NLJ, Joanna Newton explores what’s available and sets out the pros, cons and quirks of each
Professor Dominic Regan aka The insider cheers the arrival in the House of Lords of a Bill to reverse the effects of PACCAR, in this week’s NLJ
Claudia Salomon, president of the ICC’s International Court of Arbitration, discusses the importance of authentic leadership, in a first-person piece in this week’s NLJ
Is the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) entering a new era with the appointment of former police officer Nick Ephgrave? In this week’s NLJ, Lucy Blake of Jenner & Block investigates
Former District Judge Stephen Gold delivers the goods in this week’s Civil way, with the latest on a family judge’s role in steering ‘warring parties’ away from court and into the hands of less adversarially focused professionals
District Judge Stephen Harmes has been issued with a sanction of formal advice for misconduct after asking a female advocate in court if she was pregnant
The Law Society has spoken out against record fines issued against solicitors in recent months for compliance and anti-money laundering failings
Lawyers have welcomed a Supreme Court ruling that ‘mixed injury’ claims should receive full compensation under common law as well as the statutory tariff for whiplash
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang
Sackers recruits new associates
McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne
Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment
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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