THIS ISSUE
Victoria Morrison-Hughes doubts whether the disclosure of agency fees would assist in the resolution of a cost dispute
Ffyon Reilly looks at recent case law on judicial discretion as to minor errors
John Gould on why serious work is required to re-set the collective moral compass of those in Government & Parliament
How is the law serving single parents & their children? David Burrows considers a half-century of reforms
Hugh Grant’s decision to settle his action for misuse of private information against NGN has shone a spotlight on the debatable fairness of CPR, Pt 36, says Colin Campbell
Georgina Squire examines time limitations imposed by the Court of Appeal on unfair prejudice petitions
How did a package holiday buffet meal impact the world of international arbitration? Charlotte Pope-Williams & Adam Riley explain
If the destination is settlement, parties are advised to get on board at the earliest (& cheapest) opportunity, says Dominic Regan
Back to unanimity? Michael Zander KC is sceptical about a report that calls for the abolition of majority jury verdicts
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Withers—Sophie Barrett-Brown
Withers drives further growth in its UK immigration team with new partner Sophie Barrett-Brown
Venus Legal—Esther Amoako
Venus Legal invests in next generation of legal talent as specialist litigation practice grows
Fisher Phillips—Catrina Smith
Fisher Phillips continues momentum in London with arrival of Catrina Smith
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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