Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7435

New government guidance on torture may violate UK and international law

UK companies face a “confusing hotchpotch” of anti-fraud obligations, an independent report has found.

Now that the Jackson Costs Review has jumped back to the top of the agenda, the inevitable frantic lobbying over the proposals has started afresh.

Proposals to set a cap on non-EU highly skilled migration will damage the legal sector, the Law Society has warned, because it will restrict law firms’ overseas work and their ability to employ international lawyers.

“Outstanding” Mayor’s & City of London Court targeted for closure