THIS ISSUE
Professor Suzanne Rab explains the pros & cons of Early Neutral Evaluation, & offers some practical advice
Highlights from commercial litigators’ COVID diaries
How did the commercial litigation world cope when it had to go digital almost overnight? Grania Langdon-Down reports
We have the chance to institutionalise anti-racism at work. We must take it & embrace a united future, says Raph Mokades
Fear of failure rather than celebration of inspiration imposes a heavy burden on mental health. Helen Pamely offers some mindful tips
Shane Crawford highlights the complex situation of sponsoring an immigrant worker during the pandemic
The evolution of the right to erasure & how it is now being used in practice, by Alex Keenlyside & Hannah Crowther
Fact-finding hearings in private children proceedings: an overview, by Kim Beatson & Victoria Brown
The Justice Committee launched an inquiry this week into the future of the Probation Service
Judges and magistrates have for the first time been given a guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders
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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