THIS ISSUE
A wave of housing and procedural reforms is set to test the limits of tribunal capacity. In his latest Civil Way column for NLJ this week, Stephen Gold charts sweeping change as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 begins biting
Plans to reduce jury trials risk missing the real problem in the criminal justice system. Writing in NLJ this week, David Wolchover of Ridgeway Chambers argues the crown court backlog is fuelled not by juries but weak cases slipping through a flawed ‘50%’ prosecution test
Emerging technologies may soon transform how courts determine truth in deeply personal disputes. In this week's NLJ, Madhavi Kabra of 1 Hare Court and Harry Lambert of Outer Temple Chambers explore how neurotechnology could reshape family law
Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday practice of law. Should it also be recognised in how lawyers qualify? Dr Alan Ma on the importance of digital judgement
One week to go; new FPR PD update; control of Goods changes; service charge escape
From custody battles to hidden assets, emerging neurotechnology could transform how family courts uncover truth: Madhavi Kabra & Harry Lambert report
Necessary progress or an erosion of professional formality? Thomas Boyce examines two small words that have prompted a big debate
Nicholas Dobson considers the irritating, contentious, eccentric, heretical, unwelcome & provocative
A controversial protest case has reignited debate over the limits of free expression. In NLJ this week, Nicholas Dobson examines a Quran-burning incident testing public order law
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Clarke Willmott—Anita Rasaratnam
Clarke Willmott strengthens social housing development offering with senior London appointment
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Trowers & Hamlins—David Meecham
Trowers strengthens Birmingham real estate team with partner hire
Blake Morgan—Jennifer Ray & Louise Culleton
Blake Morgan expands private client and regulatory teams with new legal directors
NEWS
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the Prime Minister may abandon planned jury reforms
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The Senior Courts Costs Office has clarified that judges conducting detailed assessment proceedings cannot order security for costs—a ruling that may leave successful parties exposed to further litigation expense
Rejecting a generous settlement can prove an expensive mistake, as two recent high-profile cases demonstrate
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to show that failing to disclose regulatory issues can attract harsher consequences than the original misconduct itself
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