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
Charles Russell Speechlys—Justine Howard
Charles Russell Speechlys appoints Justine Howard as General Counsel
Gibson Dunn—Suzanne Thomson
Gibson Dunn further bolsters business restructuring and reorganization practice in London
Penningtons Manches Cooper—Rachel Yao
Penningtons Manches Cooper expands international private wealth practice with new Singapore partner
NEWS
One in six people with a legal dispute in the past two years used an AI chatbot to discuss the issue or draft complaints, research by charity JUSTICE and research group the Administrative Fairness Lab has found
The Meta settlement indicates civil claims are more effective than regulation when it comes to forcing tech giants to change, according to online safety lawyer Mark Jones
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now used by 94% of lawyers for legal work, with one in ten dependent on AI to do their job, according to LexisNexis
An immersive exhibition drawing on 70 appeals heard at the Supreme Court, Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and House of Lords, has opened to the public
Up to 100 more pupillages for criminal barristers could be provided each year, under a match-funding scheme boosted by £1.5m funding from Ministry of Justice
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