THIS ISSUE
As autumn beckons, the recent earthquake in litigation funding will be occupying the minds of many lawyers. In this week’s NLJ, Professor Dominic Regan—AKA 'The insider'—focuses his column on the impact of the Supreme Court case R (PACCAR & Ors) v CAT.
Former district judge Stephen Gold takes us through ways in which to avoid the fixed recoverable costs regime, due to come into force on 1 October, in this week’s 'Civil way'.
Nuisance in its various forms is the subject of Nicholas Dobson’s latest article, in this week’s NLJ.
Deadlines, expiry dates and limitation periods surely lurk in the nightmares of most lawyers. Writing in this week’s NLJ, Andrew Francis, barrister at Serle Court, sets out three recent cases that demonstrate ‘the importance of taking steps to avoid claims being time-barred’.
Landed back to an overwhelming in-tray & a deep sense of autumnal angst? Dominic Regan sets out where best to begin
Nicholas Dobson gets up to speed on statutory nuisance
A trio of recent cases has proven the value of knowing the law of limitations: Andrew Francis sets out some key lessons on avoiding the perils they demonstrated
A fresh start: Max Marenbon & Anneliese Mondschein praise the court’s increasingly modern approach to interpreting statutory bankruptcy powers
A cunning (economic crime) plan? Kate Bridgland, Oliver Cooke & Richard Marshall turn their attention to the government’s proposals for tackling money laundering & fraud
The law governing the age of marriage has recently changed: John Mayberry stresses the importance of raising awareness within communities with strong traditions of marrying early
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams
Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant
Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias
International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner
Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven
Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth
NEWS
Talk of a reserved ‘Welsh seat’ on the Supreme Court is misplaced. In NLJ this week, Professor Graham Zellick KC explains that the Constitutional Reform Act treats ‘England and Wales’ as one jurisdiction, with no statutory Welsh slot
The government’s plan to curb jury trials has sparked ‘jury furore’. Writing in NLJ this week, David Locke, partner at Hill Dickinson, says the rationale is ‘grossly inadequate’
A year after the $1.5bn Bybit heist, crypto fraud is booming—but so is recovery. Writing in NLJ this week, Neil Holloway, founder and CEO of M2 Recovery, warns that scams hit at least $14bn in 2025, fuelled by ‘pig butchering’ cons and AI deepfakes
After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent
Family courts are tightening control of expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Dr Chris Pamplin says there is ‘no automatic right’ to call experts; attendance must be ‘necessary in the interests of justice’ under FPR Pt 25
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