THIS ISSUE
Will proposed EU and UK legislation stop business at the carbon border? Paul Henty examines the implications for businesses, as well as the wider effects on global trade
A dual qualified barrister, Daniel Feetham KC discusses the siren call of politics and the challenges of working both home and away
The Law Commission has set out the case for radical reform of the criminal appeals process: is it enough? Jon Robins reports
Abusive litigation tactics, or simply a solicitor doing their best for their client?
A route to justice or a concern for clients? Alexandra Hirst weighs up the benefits & risks of the transparency pilot scheme
Is the law doing enough to protect employees from bullying & harassment? Thomas Beale examines recent reforms & considers what else is needed
How can businesses reconcile the differing approaches to AI regulation on either side of the Channel? Bamdad Shams sets out some practical strategies for legal advisers
Where to draw the line between aggressive litigation tactics & misconduct? Clare Hughes-Williams & Megan Hill explore a recent tribunal decision
A legal definition of ‘workplace bullying’ is urgently needed, Thomas Beale, partner and head of the bullying and harassment team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, writes in this week’s NLJ
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors—four promotions
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions
NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
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