THIS ISSUE
Finally, the press can report from the family courts. In this week’s NLJ, Alexandra Hirst, senior associate, Boodle Hatfield, weighs up the pros and cons of the transparency pilot scheme in financial remedy proceedings
Can an express declaration of trust be varied informally by a common intention constructive trust? By Mark Pawlowski
Regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, particularly as the UK and EU pursue their own distinct approaches
The proposed review of the criminal appeals process is ‘seriously impressive and broad’, but is it enough?
In the era of greenwashing, Richard Reichman examines new guidance that highlights the overlap between fraud & ESG risks
This week’s NLJ boasts a double helping of ESG (environmental, social and governance)
A former Ofsted inspector sacked for brushing rain from a child’s head was unfairly dismissed, the Court of Appeal has held in a unanimous ruling
One in three criminal barristers are actively seeking to leave the Bar, according to Criminal Bar Association (CBA) research
A conditional fee agreement (CFA) can have retrospective effect even though this is not spelled out, the Court of Appeal has held
Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls has assigned the job of resolving legal uncertainties around digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) liability to an expert group of judges, lawyers and regulators
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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