THIS ISSUE
This long-disputed question finally has an answer, writes Jeremy Clarke-Williams
What happens when a regulated mortgage contract is breached? A recent Supreme Court decision gives some welcome guidance, write Cecily Crampin & Caroline Shea KC
It’s time to improve the Office of the Public Guardian register, writes Ann Stanyer
Claudia Salomon explores the economic implications of the justice gap
The personal injury discount rate in Scotland and Northern Ireland: Julian Chamberlayne, Professor Victoria Wass & Chris Daykin query the basis of the calculation
Mark Pawlowski on when a promise becomes a declaration of trust
David Bloom on how to treat embargoed judgments & avoid contempt proceedings
Yasmin Batliwala highlights the extraordinary work of A4ID in projects across the world
Sexual harassment law in; Evidence from abroad; Cladding clarifications; Court lists to look odder; FPR changes; The perils of statement drafting; And going to court!
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson
Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson
Ellisons—Samuel Flower
Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment
Sidley—Carl Hotton
Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office
NEWS
A deputy costs judge correctly exercised his discretion to allow late service rather than strike out the point of dispute, the Court of Appeal has held
Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and five others have lost their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB)
Public confidence in the justice system is being undermined by a lack of accessible, useable data, magistrates have warned
The Sentencing Council has launched draft guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the UK
Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer
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