THIS ISSUE
Finally, the press can report from the family courts. In this week’s NLJ, Alexandra Hirst, senior associate, Boodle Hatfield, weighs up the pros and cons of the transparency pilot scheme in financial remedy proceedings
Can an express declaration of trust be varied informally by a common intention constructive trust? By Mark Pawlowski
Regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, particularly as the UK and EU pursue their own distinct approaches
The proposed review of the criminal appeals process is ‘seriously impressive and broad’, but is it enough?
In the era of greenwashing, Richard Reichman examines new guidance that highlights the overlap between fraud & ESG risks
This week’s NLJ boasts a double helping of ESG (environmental, social and governance)
A former Ofsted inspector sacked for brushing rain from a child’s head was unfairly dismissed, the Court of Appeal has held in a unanimous ruling
One in three criminal barristers are actively seeking to leave the Bar, according to Criminal Bar Association (CBA) research
A conditional fee agreement (CFA) can have retrospective effect even though this is not spelled out, the Court of Appeal has held
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls has assigned the job of resolving legal uncertainties around digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) liability to an expert group of judges, lawyers and regulators
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Bridget Tatham, Forum of Insurance Lawyers
Bridget Tatham, partner at Browne Jacobson and 2026 president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, highlights the importance of hard work, ambition and seizing opportunities
Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions
Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class
Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments
Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard
NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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