SLAPP campaigners call for ‘objective’ test in new law
Current definition involves a 'notoriously difficult, time-intensive, expensive and uncertain process', lawyers and journalists state.
Design of the times: Aldi fails in appeal over gin-based liqueur bottle
Offenders on community orders will be required to report name changes
Commission calls for evidence on crypto disputes and electronic trade documents
Unmanaged illegal migration brings rule of law into disrepute - Chalk
Firm loses appeal against costs assessment over £54,000 will bill
Conditions on permission to appeal
Civil procedure.
M&S wins High Court battle over flagship store
Planning law.
Fraud case roundup
White-collar crime.
Pastures new for solicitor who spent 60 years at same firm
Patrick Burstall, 80, joins another legal practice after six decades at the firm founded by his father in 1946.
Firm made 'serious error' over oppressive private prosecution
Private prosecution specialist tried to ‘put a gloss’ on client’s ulterior motive, judges find.
SQE results fiasco: £250 'goodwill payment' on its way
Regulator says payment not in lieu of compensation and candidates will be compensated for losses incurred.
SRA opts against fining solicitor for drink-drive conviction
Elements of case had similar features to one which resulted in a £14,000 fine.
Fiduciaries and own-interest conflicts
Court of Protection.
Family courts: fit for the modern era?
The spring budget's spotlight on the overburdened family court is welcome but not enough to address the root of the problem.
Burdens of office
Who wouldn’t want to be a partner? Quite a few, it appears.
SLAPPs and SLAPPers
There is a 'rising tide' of strategic lawsuits against public participation.
Church of England steps into leasehold reform debate
Bishop of Manchester argues charities should be exempt from the abolition of marriage value.
PLAG shoots from the HIP
Tension simmers in residential property sector over best way to speed up home buying and selling process.
PI lawyers urge ‘case-by-case’ approach to court documents access
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers responds to consultation on giving non-parties more access to court documents.
The week in 60 seconds - digested news
A round-up of the week’s news.