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
A lonely island in the LIBOR scandal
Financial crime.
Supreme Court rules on hybrid claims
Personal injury.
Conditions on permission to appeal
Civil procedure.
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.
In depth: SFO chief on his vision for the enforcement body
After unveiling the SFO’s five-year strategy, director Nick Ephgrave spoke to the Gazette about how the agency intends to harness technology to improve disclosure. He also wants the agency to be ‘career-enhancing’ for its lawyers.
SRA warns of ‘improper practices’ in mass claims sector
Warning notice and guidance follows discussions with financial services regulators.
PM with inside knowledge can transform prisons
If polls are to be believed, a KC will be PM by the end of the year. Starmer would be the most senior practising lawyer in modern times to lead the government.
Women Who Kill, Criminal Law and Domestic Abuse
by Rachel M. McPherson.
LLP and Partnership Law: A legal and practical guide
by Jeremy Callman, Corinne Staves, Elspeth Berry and Naomi Winston.
Firm hire: Bridge McFarland welcomes commercial property partner
Ryan Crellin joins the property team in the firm’s Hull office.
Church of England steps into leasehold reform debate
Bishop of Manchester argues charities should be exempt from the abolition of marriage value.
Profits edge up as NAHL pushes more enquiries to in-house law firm
Listed company behind National Accident Helpline brand is focusing on expanding its integrated practice National Accident Law.
The week in 60 seconds - digested news
A round-up of the week’s news.