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Issue: Vol 171, Issue 7943

30 July 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
Michael Zander QC on whether the Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a cause for concern
Lydia Danon, Rosie Wild and Andrew Flynn reflect on a useful and enduring tool for parties to a contractual claim and their lawyers
Jon Robins sums up the findings of institutional corruption uncovered by the inquiry into Daniel Morgan’s murder
David Greene reviews government attempts to reset the balance of power & right some judicial ‘wrongs’
It is high time for marriage laws in England & Wales to be brought up to date for the modern era, says Ruth Oyelakin
Mark Buckley examines the setting aside of international arbitration awards for reasons of public policy
For many the prospect of retirement is enticing yet adjusting to this new life can be daunting. For some retirement is waking up with nothing to do and by bedtime having done only half of it. Others subscribe to the views of CS Lewis who once wrote: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Either way for most the change is likely to be significant. So what should you do as you approach retirement?
Susan Saltonstall Duncan shares advice on how to make your clients feel valued
Lynne Burdon & Jonathan Wheeler of Bolt Burdon Kemp explain why it is never too early to start succession planning
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

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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