James Copson addresses the allure & hidden dangers of offsetting
John Gould discusses what role professional regulation should play in tackling bullying & sexual harassment in the legal profession
How far does the state’s duty of care extend in protecting detained patients—both voluntary & involuntary—from self-harm? Laura Davidson investigates
Charles Pigott shares a close reading of the Court of Appeal’s ruling on defining the limits of collective bargaining
A low-key change to procedure means courts are more likely to make a costs order against a party who litigates unreasonably, write Rebecca Dziobon & Gemma Reading
In a special two-part series Richard Samuel considers Lord Millett’s taste for Marmite: two policy needs & a single response
Trust, acceptance & planning can help ensure better holidays & a proper break, says Elizabeth Rimmer
Geoffrey Bindman recounts a deeply shameful event in British history & salutes the right to peaceful protest
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
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
