THIS ISSUE
The worlds of law and politics collide where public inquiries take place
As thoughts turn to holidays, bear in mind the Court of Appeal decision in Nicholls v Mapfre
‘Labour’s manifesto made clear that criminal justice will be the priority,’ writes David Greene, senior partner, Edwin Coe, in this week’s NLJ. So, will they stay true to their words?
The seemingly endless saga of Julian Assange was a rollercoaster for all concerned, not least his lawyers
It’s all about overage obligations, in a fact-packed, practical guide to this important legal issue, in this week’s NLJ
Planning and employment law reform took top billing in the King’s Speech, among an ambitious agenda of more than 35 bills
Lawyers have welcomed emergency measures for early release of thousands of prisoners and called for more investment in the criminal justice system as a whole
The Law Society is consulting on controversial changes to the TA6 form, amid a row with property solicitors
Corporate counsel and commercial lawyers are scrambling to prepare for the Artificial Intelligence Act, which comes into force in the EU on 1 August
Uber has lost its case against private hire vehicle operators over contract terms, in a decision with major financial implications for both local authorities and taxi companies
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
NEWS
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
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
Reforms to the disclosure regime in the business and property courts have not achieved their objectives, lawyers have warned
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
Ministers have proposed bringing inquest work under a single fee scheme for legal help and advocacy legal aid work
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