THIS ISSUE
DocuSign, the electronic signature specialists, is running a webinar on the latest guidance on witnessing electronic signatures in Land Registration deeds, and related topics
In a second special update on the justice system, Roger Smith turns his attention to technology, private practice & low income clients
What will be in a future Procurement Bill? Paul Henty explores the possibilities
Business development & marketing converged during the pandemic: Leor Franks advises focusing on clients to stand out
David Wolchover & Anthony Heaton-Armstrong argue the evidential threshold test for prosecution has had its day
Alan Sheeley, Emilie Jones & offshore specialists from Appleby discuss the key role of third-party disclosure to tackle offshore fraud
Snippets from The Reduced Law Dictionary, by Roderick Ramage
What’s in a name? John Gould on when historical ideals fall out of step with the modern day
Bargaining rights denied: Ian Smith reports on Deliveroo drivers, detriments & debatable opinions
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Hugh James—Phil Edwards
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
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Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
NEWS
Ceri Morgan, knowledge counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, analyses the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, which reshapes the law of fiduciary relationships and common law bribery
The boundaries of media access in family law are scrutinised by Nicholas Dobson in NLJ this week
Reflecting on personal experience, Professor Graham Zellick KC, Senior Master of the Bench and former Reader of the Middle Temple, questions the unchecked power of parliamentary privilege
Geoff Dover, managing director at Heirloom Fair Legal, sets out a blueprint for ethical litigation funding in the wake of high-profile law firm collapses
James Grice, head of innovation and AI at Lawfront, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal sector
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