THIS ISSUE
Lecture saving tip; At a Glance goes turquoise; Tribunal reasoning; Knotweed at Supreme Court
Privacy or freedom of expression? Mark Pawlowski surveys the laws covering gossip & scandal
Bryony Wells & Jessica Duxbury explain why all lawyers should embrace pro bono work—for the public good, & for the many other benefits it brings
Elizabeth Rimmer offers advice on healthy habits for new & experienced lawyers
Ian Gascoigne explains how judges have shaped this simple but sometimes ‘inadequate’ test
When can charities refuse or return donations or other items? Neasa Coen explains the law
Nicholas Dobson relates an unusual attempt to avoid council tax liability
Next week’s election may result in changes to employment law, but the existing law continues to present novel issues of interpretation, says Ian Smith
Removing legal protections for company bosses won’t clean up our waterways, argues Tom McNeill
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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