The small claims system is too complicated for non-lawyers & needs simplifying, says Peter Thompson QC
Far from a ‘soft crime’, lying in court really does have consequences as Christopher Filor & James Ramsden QC explain
Jurisdiction & habitual residence: Pierburg v Pierburg has provided some clarity, but for how long? Stuart Webber investigates
The launch of a revised Code of Fundraising Practice is a key milestone for charities & fundraisers: Bethan Walsh looks at what they need to do next
Post-Lachaux, how have the courts been confronting defamation & the serious harm test? Athelstane Aamodt offers an update
A law firm’s discourteous treatment of a costs lawyer backfired when a judge stepped in. Claire Green explains
Stephen Lewis discusses the Law Commission’s work on electronic execution of documents & why they’ve confirmed that electronic signatures are a viable alternative to handwritten signatures
Edwina Bones explains why you must be careful with your competitions if you want to be Queen or King of the Castle
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
