THIS ISSUE
The beleaguered TA6 property form has been re-released after almost a year of tests with a working group of residential conveyancers
Lady Simler, justice of the Supreme Court, has been appointed president of the Expert Witness Institute (EWI), replacing Lord Hodge, who is retiring
Unclaimed funds left after an opt-out collective action has settled should be given to a justice charity rather than reverting in full to the defendants, lawyers or funders, the Access to Justice Foundation (AJF) has recommended
Property law specialist and University of Law lecturer Mark Evans has been inaugurated as the Law Society’s 181st president
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
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