THIS ISSUE
Jon Robins on unfairness at the Legal Aid Agency & the shocking impact on clients
Despite recent criticism, the offence of Misconduct in Public Office can hold its own under rigorous judicial scrutiny, as Nicholas Dobson reports
Dr Chris Pamplin considers the test of reasonableness under CPR 35.1 when calling expert evidence
Following testimonies of sexual abuse in school, Sara Ibrahim & Adam Riley consider the legal duties involved
Sarah Prager & Lucie Clinch examine the challenges & dangers around the increased use of e-scooters in the UK
Rakesh Kapila considers how forensic accountants can assist lawyers in actions arising from alleged breaches of directors’ responsibilities
Dominic Regan provides a cut-out-and-keep list of handy travel hints to pack alongside your passport
Ian Smith signs off from his beach hut with an eclectic mix of cases involving suspicion, doubt, disbelief & enforcement
Mark Solon addresses some common issues when drawing up terms & conditions for experts
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney
London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations
Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller
Private client team strengthened by partner appointment
NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal
Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession
NEWS
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
In NLJ this week, Ian Smith, emeritus professor at UEA, explores major developments in employment law from the Supreme Court and appellate courts
Writing in NLJ this week, Kamran Rehman and Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper examine Operafund Eco-Invest SICAV plc v Spain, where the Commercial Court held that ICSID and Energy Charter Treaty awards cannot be assigned
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