THIS ISSUE
Jon Robins reports on the inevitable decision to review the Parole system
Michael Zander on what the authors of De Smith have told the Government’s inquiry
The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, has called for ‘realistic’ funding for the courts and tribunals, in his annual report
Legal aid services are on the brink of collapse, CILEx (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has warned
Greater flexibility of working achieved during the pandemic could enhance access to the profession for disabled lawyers, a survey of more than 100 disabled lawyers has found
Cyber risks insurance expert joins 36 Commercial
The charity behind the London Legal Walk is making a direct appeal to lawyers for help during London Legal Giving Week, 24 November-1 December
Five law firms and recruitment firm Rare have launched an initiative to give black and ethnic minority candidates the same opportunities as their white counterparts when competing for roles
The criminal and civil courts will stay open through the second lockdown, the government has said
Actor Johnny Depp has lost his libel case against The Sun newspaper for calling him a ‘wife beater’
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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