Nicholas Dobson
Consultant
Nicholas Dobson writes (among other things) on local government, public law and governance. Newlawjournal.co.uk
Consultant
Nicholas Dobson writes (among other things) on local government, public law and governance. Newlawjournal.co.uk
Despite clear rights to freedom of expression, those using Twitter would do well to consider the possible consequences, says Nicholas Dobson
Nicholas Dobson analyses the recent decision extending protection to those who blow the whistle while on the Bench
Nicholas Dobson shares his analysis of the recent Supreme Court prorogation decision—right but wrong?
Nicholas Dobson discusses open justice & access to court documents
Nicholas Dobson mulls recent Parliamentary shenanigans & wonders how the dice will fall in the Supreme Court
Nicholas Dobson reflects on how & why the recent private prosecution against Boris Johnson failed
Nicholas Dobson applauds the elegance of the judgment in Lachaux, which gives a much clearer basis for future consideration of potentially defamatory material
Is the Tate a public authority? Nicholas Dobson examines a recent ruling on nuisance & nosiness
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
The legal profession is undergoing a fundamental shift from selling services to creating technology-enabled products, according to Professor Luke Mason, Head of School of Law at Regent's University London
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