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The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a two-year delay to the introduction of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in housing cases.
The Law Commission has announced it will review legislation governing compulsory purchase, to ensure the law is suitable for present day infrastructure needs.
The cost-of-living crisis provided a focus for this year’s Pro Bono Week, with lawyers attending a wide range of events.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that around 20,000 people facing debt difficulties will be invited to receive free early-stage legal advice through a new pilot launched by the government on 31 October 2022. 
Nicholas Dobson reports on the balancing act between housing supply & need, in an eviction case
"This book offers an abundance of knowledge and experience and provides a comprehensive breakdown of the respective legal frameworks"
The government has decided against creating a specialist Housing Court to help speed up disputes between landlords and tenants
Cross-sector initiatives on possession may have brought about a culture change post-pandemic, says Sir Robin Knowles
Barrister David Renton, of Garden Court Chambers, relays a gruelling tale of mould that was left untreated in a tenant’s home, in this week’s NLJ (Back Page Law Stories)
David Renton reports on the real-world realities for those left on the verge of eviction
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

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

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

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

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ

The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear

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