THIS ISSUE
Professor Graham Zellick KC identifies the constitutional, legal & governance issues arising from Lord Mandelson’s appointment & dismissal as ambassador to the US
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised
A landmark anti‑SLAPP judgment leaves important procedural questions unanswered, say Claudine Morgan, Hannah Gornall & Ellen Roberts
A landmark ruling has delivered the first judicial application of the UK’s anti-SLAPP regime and provided fresh guidance on abusive litigation
Why this senior lawyer is embracing AI, & why it matters that you see it: by Clive Hopewell
Non-court dispute resolution is no longer an alternative in family law—it is rapidly becoming the norm
Some employment law controversies are never truly put to bed: they are only sleeping. Ian Smith rings the alarm on the latest cases
Financial protections for domestic abuse victims would be strengthened and cohabiting couples be given inheritance and separation rights, under historic government proposals
Doctors and nurses could be sued for mistakes made by the artificial intelligence (AI) equipment they use to treat patients, researchers have warned
The law sector has been chosen as the testing ground for the government’s AI Growth Labs—speeding up development, testing and regulatory compliance so software can be market-ready more quickly
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt
Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire
Ward Hadaway—Mike Gore
Firm enhances advisory capability with strategic risk specialist hire
Stewarts—Alexandra Lyons
Insurance and reinsurance specialist joins policyholder disputes practice as partner
NEWS
Some employment law controversies never disappear—they merely lie dormant
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming legal practice, but its successful adoption depends as much on culture as technology
The fallout from Lord Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington raises profound questions about constitutional governance, accountability and political appointments
Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised
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