THIS ISSUE
A “Lady Godiva” led legal aid protesters through the streets of Coventry last week during a day of protests against legal aid cuts.
The Law Commission has proposed reforms to the laws governing relationships between neighbouring plots of land.
The Law Society has been granted permission to intervene in Prudential’s appeal to the Supreme Court over LPP.
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has appointed a panel of legal experts to examine the role of the Supreme Court in relation to the Scottish legal system.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart
Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners
HFW—Rémi Ducloyer
HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire
NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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