THIS ISSUE
Some employment law controversies never disappear—they merely lie dormant
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming legal practice, but its successful adoption depends as much on culture as technology
The rise of non-court dispute resolution in family law is a necessity, not a trend, writes Kate Stovold
The fallout from Lord Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington raises profound questions about constitutional governance, accountability and political appointments
Andrew Otchie considers a decision that sits at the centre of the legal afterlife of the Northern Ireland conflict
Nick Smallwood & Paul Hilder find a mixed platter in the Advertising Standards Agency’s first rulings on junk food ads
Dr Jeffrey Wale shares his concerns about the non-party document access pilot
Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
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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