THIS ISSUE
Latest paper intensive CPR update; Latest painless CPR amendment rules
In the eye of the beholder? David Langwallner examines copyright protection for works of artistic craftsmanship
When does time start to run for deliberate concealment claims? Katy Ackroyd & Simon Heatley examine a Court of Appeal ruling which answers this question
Amanda Hamilton offers tips on picking the right qualification for you and the benefits of working as a paralegal
Neil Parpworth revisits his article about breaching embargoes on circulating draft judgments, with some important updates
As the headline case rumbles on, Dan Stacey explores the courts’ previous stances on the issue of fiduciary duties & solicitors’ remuneration
Tom Bedford looks at the impact of Harcus Sinclair on solicitors’ undertakings
Those in Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland need more robust reassurance of their devolved powers if the union is to endure, argues Roger Smith
Is there any hope on the horizon for much needed reform to the treatment of domestic abuse cases? Cris McCurley reports
Emily Sadler & Louis Iveson explain why franchisors should review their agreements following a recent judgment
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
Tech companies will be legally required to prevent material that encourages or assists serious self-harm appearing on their platforms, under Online Safety Act 2023 regulations due to come into force in the autumn
Commercial leasehold, the defence of insanity and ‘consent’ in the criminal law are among the next tranche of projects for the Law Commission
The Bar has a culture of ‘impunity’ and ‘collusive bystanding’ in which making a complaint is deemed career-ending due to a ‘cohort of untouchables’ at the top, Baroness Harriet Harman KC has found
Lawyers have broadly welcomed plans to electronically tag up to 22,000 more offenders, scrap most prison terms below a year and make prisoners ‘earn’ early release
David Lammy, Ellie Reeves and Baroness Levitt have taken up office at the Ministry of Justice, following the cabinet reshuffle
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