There is no doubt that dictation saves countless hours of valuable time, but as with most technology, the future of dictation is digital.
James Wilson on a not-so-silent screen star’s day in court
HLE blogger Edward Cole puts the case forward against jury trials
Lawyers slam proposals for removal of jury in defamation trials
Reform proposals include plan to overturn filming ban
Removal of legal aid "wicked"
Under-performing employees are greatest worry
Master of the Rolls predicts demise of hourly billing
Law commission consultation on vehicle licensing
Pinsent Masons stakes claim to tax title
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ
An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear
