THIS ISSUE
Strasbourg is likely to play a major role in the development of global human rights law, says Julian Samiloff
In brief
With a little help from Hagrid, the Insider reveals some wizarding secrets
Computers shouldn’t replace common sense in child protection procedures, says Richard Scorer
In brief
Aziz v Aziz and others [2007] EWCA Civ 712, [2007] All ER (D) 168 (Jul)
Core advocacy skills must be at the heart of any quality assurance scheme, says Philip Mott QC
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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
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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