THIS ISSUE
Jonathan Rogers finds some brave proposals in the Law Commission’s review of homicide, but bemoans its stubborn refusal to address mercy killings
Law Society v Adcock [2006] EWHC 3212 (Admin), [2006] All ER (D) 322 (Dec):
Laurence Kaye considers the impact of the Gowers review from the perspective of UK copyright
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester
Firm launches business immigration practice with dual partner hire
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Freeths—Jane Dickers
Scottish offering strengthened with dispute resolution partner hire in Glasgow
NEWS
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
Lawyers can no longer afford to ignore the metaverse, says Jacqueline Watts of Allin1 Advisory in this week's NLJ. Far from being a passing tech fad, virtual platforms like Roblox host thriving economies and social interactions, raising real legal issues
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
Writing in NLJ this week, Thomas Rothwell and Kavish Shah of Falcon Chambers unpack the surprise inclusion of a ban on upwards-only rent reviews in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
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