THIS ISSUE
Belonging to a boutique—all about balance or a bigger shift? Maurice Allen explains why boutiques are an increasingly attractive option for the next generation of talent
Michael Brown & Harriet Campbell consider the future form for class actions in the UK
Writing in NLJ this week, Lucy Blake, Joanna Ludlam, Will Jones and Karam Jardaneh of Jenner & Block unpack the far-reaching implications of the UK’s Online Safety Act 2023
Graham Zellick KC questions a decision of the European Court of Human Rights on religious freedom
Sarah Moore & Harry Wilkinson shed light on the underutilised ‘black box’ of product liability claims
In this week's NLJ, Sarah Moore and Harry Wilkinson of Leigh Day spotlight the untapped evidentiary power of explanted medical devices in product liability claims
Unregulated sperm donation is turning the dream of parenthood into a legal and medical minefield, Aysel Akhundova of Dawson Cornwell warns in NLJ this week
Unregulated practice risks turning the dream of parenthood into a legal nightmare: Aysel Akhundova sets out the far-reaching & costly consequences
Possessed or contingent, war risk or all-risk? Helen Biggin examines the fallout from the Russian aviation insurance claims
Family law is shifting towards a calmer & more constructive approach to solving conflicts, writes Jennifer Headon
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Thomson Hayton Winkley—Jordan Wallace
Thomson Hayton Winkley strengthens family law team
Ward Hadaway—Barnaby Rosenthall
Construction lawyer returns to Ward Hadaway in Teesside role
Bird & Bird—Shahin Baghaei
Bird Bird hires leading legal transformation expert
NEWS
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
How forcefully can a litigant criticise a public authority before robust advocacy crosses the line into unreasonable conduct?
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