THIS ISSUE
When evidence goes AWOL. Dominic Regan takes a dive into key cases featuring conspicuous absences of evidence, from misplaced gems to mobile phones in the sea…
Fred Allen explains why taking a critical approach to emerging technologies is vital
Kate West, Senior Toxicology Reporting Scientist at AlphaBiolabs, discusses how best to interpret a drug test report, and the common misconceptions about what can be learnt from a drug test
Nicholas Dobson reports on the burning issue of privacy for those under criminal investigation & freedom of expression for those reporting on it
Where does UK patent law stand on grace periods for disclosure? Phillip Johnson assesses the changing landscape
Malcolm Dowden & Owen Afriye examine private keys, hacking & duties of care in Tulip Trading v Bitcoin Association
Alec Samuels dissects the recent JUSTICE parole system report by Professor Nicola Padfield QC
The Court of Appeal has opened the floodgates for customer claims against banks arising from fraudulent payments: Caroline Harbord & Nicholas Owen discuss what may come next
Geoffrey Bindman shares some reflections on his early days in the law
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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