THIS ISSUE
The new identification principle should make it easier to successfully prosecute companies. But what if the difficulties are based on a misdiagnosis, asks Maia Cohen-Lask
The Court of Appeal has set a clearer path for shareholders seeking multiple forms of relief following wrongdoing in a company. Lizzie Shimmin & Sol Gelsomino report
With FPR changes focusing on non-court solutions, Caroline Bowden suggests solicitors send clients to a MIAM, aim to settle and try to keep appropriate clients out of court
The Spring Budget brought several tweaks to property taxation & CGT, which are likely to impact the wider real estate market, write Chris Gaunt & Caroline Styan
Even in times of uncivilised warfare, natural law matters—as shown so vividly in Breaker Morant and other classic movies, writes Mark Pawlowski
The Swedish activist pleaded not guilty to a public order offence—and the court agreed. Neil Parpworth explains the ruling
Paul Magrath recalls the chequered history of law reporting prior to the establishment of a Council of Law Reporting in 1865
The registration gap is a risky period in a property purchase. Tricia Hemans & Daniel Black explain how to avoid the pitfalls
What’s the true meaning of ‘consequential loss’? C Haward Soper consults the case law—and that other authoritative source, ChatGPT…
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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