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
Foot Anstey—Jasmine Olomolaiye
Investigations and corporate crime specialist joins as partner
Fieldfisher—Mark Shaw
Veteran funds specialist joins investment funds team
Taylor Wessing—Stephen Whitfield
Firm enhances competition practice with London partner hire
NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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