THIS ISSUE
Dr Chris Pamplin looks at the risk a clinical negligence claimant runs if they rely on inadequate expert evidence
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Lawyers can learn from other regulators when considering artificial intelligence risks, write Clare Hughes-Williams & Sophie Ruffles
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
When does aggressive selling cross into criminality? Rebecca Hughes explores the expanding scope of fraudulent trading
Police powers targeting concealed identities at protests come with procedural conditions that could determine whether prosecutions succeed
Aggressive sales tactics can add up to fraudulent trading even without proof of a particular deception or financial loss
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
DWF—11 appointments
DWF strengthens North West teams with 11 newly qualified solicitors
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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