THIS ISSUE
As family justice moves further away from the courtroom, collaborative law is emerging as an increasingly important route to resolving separation disputes
Laura Benghiat considers why litigators may need to revisit their limitation analysis as a case develops
A busy period for employment law is producing important lessons for employers, employees and tribunals alike
As non-court dispute resolution gains momentum, Sarah Hughes explores how collaborative practice can deliver better outcomes for separating families
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.
Three hundred briefs in, our treasured author & Harvey enthusiast, Professor Ian Smith, has a lot to shout about from the employment coalface
How forcefully can a litigant criticise a public authority before robust advocacy crosses the line into unreasonable conduct?
Abdulali Jiwaji unpacks the High Court’s decision in Glencore & the implications for privilege claims during disclosure
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Shakespeare Martineau—Molly Rae
Shakespeare Martineau boosts Sheffield corporate team with new appointment
Stone King—Clare Harris
Stone King appoints new head of trusts and estates to spearhead growth as expansion continues
Browne Jacobson—David Hill
Browne Jacobson appoints David Hill as new health and life sciences partner with UK and international experience
NEWS
The government is considering introducing a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) financial incentives scheme for individuals who report economic crime
Defendants will attend their first court hearing virtually via a secure link from a police custody suite, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed in its response to Lord Leveson’s independent review of the criminal courts
The Law Commission has proposed a major overhaul of product liability laws to bring them in line with the digital age and era of artificial intelligence (AI)
The Sentencing Council is consulting on three new and three revised guidelines for ‘Bladed article and offensive weapon etc offences’
The Ministry of Justice has laid secondary legislation to allow, for the first time, proceedings in the Administrative Court, a part of the King’s Bench Division in the High Court, and sentencing remarks by the Chief Magistrate to be broadcast
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