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Issue: Vol 169, Issue 7854

06 September 2019
IN THIS ISSUE
The Scottish Court of Session has ruled the five-week prorogation of Parliament lawful, ahead of a High Court challenge to be brought by businesswoman Gina Miller and two MPs later in the week.
Proposals could see youth courts added to solicitor advocate remit
Electronic signatures are a valid alternative to handwritten signatures, the Law Commission has confirmed.
The Judicial Office has issued guidance for judges asked to take part in research into the judicial process or other aspects of court administration or procedure.
Slaughter and May has more UK listed company clients than any other firm, according to the latest Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide. 
Do you want to play a role in shaping the future of your profession? 
The Family Justice Council is seeking a family private law solicitor with extensive experience as a practising solicitor. 
The use of technology in business and the protection of victims of abusive online communications are the law reform priorities of the next appointees to the Law Commission.
Adam Grant reflects on a long wait for clarity & the brave new world of refined proportionality assessments
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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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