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Now is the time to take a proactive approach to barristers’ wellbeing, rather than waiting for things to go wrong: Barbara Mills KC sets out the case for better support

Sir Mark Hedley on what needs to be considered as a result of this amendment to the assisted dying Bill

Can the Law Commission’s consultation finally deliver radical reforms 30 years in the making? Martin Rackstraw weighs up the issues at hand

Planned cuts to the Civil Service risk adding further pressure to a public court system already at breaking point: Mark Jones & Alex Curran report on the deepening crisis

The Supreme Court case on motor finance commissions is based upon a simple economic falsity, argues Fred Philpott

In his latest column, Dominic Regan laments the sorry state of the Royal Courts of Justice & presents a challenge to the High Court bench

What is the point of a state adhering to the rule of law if it doesn’t talk about it? Roger Smith ponders a mysterious cancellation

The Law Commission has set out the case for radical reform of the criminal appeals process: is it enough? Jon Robins reports

From deepfakes to cyberflashing, 2025 must be the year to eliminate the technology-facilitated abuse of women, write Jenni Dempster KC & Maleeka Bokhari

This month, Dominic Regan covers leapfrog appeals, ‘short sharp mediation’, the role of juniors & table tennis bats in court

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Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Opinion

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa