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Issue: Vol 174, Issue 8075

14 June 2024

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David Wolchover urges cutting of the Gordian knot over Michael Stone’s conviction for the Russell murders

Complaints about discrimination in relation to any protected characteristic should lead to robust investigations, not heresy hunts, say Maya Forstater & Anya Palmer

The common law gives England & Wales the flexibility to be a technology hub—and the draft digital assets Bill reinforces that, writes Simon Cohen

Post-Zedra, courts are more likely to strike out petitions that plead unfairly prejudicial conduct outside of relevant limitation periods. Stephen Burns & Katie Bewick explain why

Legislature reforms bite the dust, the judges who are happy with their lot, and a lack of costs transparency causes chagrin. Dominic Regan brings us up to date

Definitely maybe: Edward Blakeney & Taylor Briggs take a closer look at redevelopment in the context of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Nicholas Dobson considers the key issues in the Michaela Community School prayer dispute

Warehousing; New code for employers; Spoofing exposed; Latest FPR PD update; Divorce glitch

As leaflets go out and posters go up, legislation falls by the wayside. In this week’s NLJ, Professor Dominic Regan, of City Law school, takes stock of the Bills that have ‘bitten the dust’ in the wake of the impending general election, not least the Bill designed to reverse the Supreme Court’s PACCAR decision on third party litigation funding

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NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Nikki Bowker, head of dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team

DWF—Chris Air

Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment

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King sets out Starmer’s legislative agenda

The government will aim to pass legislation banning leasehold for new flats and capping ground rent, introducing non-compulsory digital ID and creating a ‘duty of candour’ for public servants (also known as the Hillsborough law) in the next Parliament

Decision on divorce & domicile

An Italian financier has lost his bid to block his Australian wife from filing divorce papers in England on the basis it was no longer her domicile of choice

Early disclosure has not met its goals, lawyers say

Reforms to the disclosure regime in the business and property courts have not achieved their objectives, lawyers have warned

Guarding courts from the hazards of AI

The Law Society has urged ministers to hold a public consultation on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the justice system as a whole

Reforms to inquest fees under consultation

Ministers have proposed bringing inquest work under a single fee scheme for legal help and advocacy legal aid work

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Issue: Vol 174, Issue 8075

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires

Ellisons—Sarah Osborne

DWF—Chris Air