THIS ISSUE
The Brexit Withdrawal Bill passed the Commons this week, as lawyers issued warnings over its undemocratic content.
Beware the rise of Japanese knotweed
Law Society wants research into claimant investment behaviour
Master Marsh has made two important decisions on the approach to budgeting for the price of one, says Francis Kendall
The judiciary faces ‘significant difficulties’ with recruitment, the outgoing Lord Chief Justice, Lord Thomas, has warned in the final annual report of his tenure.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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