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Opinion26 Jul 2024

Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse and civil claims: is time up for the Limitation Act?

Chris Ratcliffe, Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Law School, asks whether civil claims arising from child sexual abuse should continue to be governed by the same three-year limitation period as general personal injury claims

News26 Jul 2024

Banks breached competition rules

HSBC, Lloyds, TSB, and AIB failed CMA compliance, misinforming customers about banking products and services

Practice Notes26 Jul 2024

Central Family Court decision

Landmark ruling in matrimonial property case

News26 Jul 2024

Woman receives five-figure settlement

Susan Axelby, has secured a five-figure settlement from Allergan Ltd after being diagnosed with breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

News26 Jul 2024

CLC celebrates successful PII renewal with market expansion

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has announced that all its regulated firms have successfully secured professional indemnity insurance (PII) coverage for the upcoming year

News26 Jul 2024

Colombia: IBAHRI monitors potential threats to the independence of the judiciary

The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is closely monitoring recent incidents that pose potential threats to the independence of the judiciary in Colombia

Interview18 Jun 2024

SJ Interview: Simon Slater and Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson, Partner and Head of Employment, and Simon Slater, Non-Executive Chair of Thackray Williams, share how their firm transitioned from a small high street law firm into a medium-sized LLP and an aspiring Top 200 UK firm. Additionally, they offer valuable advice for other firms aspiring to achieve similar growth and success in today’s competitive legal landscape, with AI as a key trend in the industry.

Foreword18 Jul 2024

Labour's legislative agenda heralds a new era of governance

Thom Brooks, Professor of Law and Governance at Durham Law School, writes the August 2024 foreword, detailing the new government's reformative ambitions

Appointments26 Jul 2024

Freeths expands construction practice in Yorkshire with strategic senior hire

The firm has appointed Construction and Engineering Partner Matt Collingwood-Cooper, expanding the firm’s sector offering across Yorkshire. He joins from Addleshaw Goddard

Announcements26 Jul 2024

Burges Salmon advises Fintel plc on its acquisition of RSMR

This strategic acquisition enhances Fintel’s fund research and ratings capabilities, aligning with its strategy to expand into adjacent markets.

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Opinion

25 Jul 2024

A closer look at the King’s Speech

Bills about crime and the police, it seems, are like buses, says Tim Kiely, a Criminal Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, they have a habit of arriving in groups

25 Jul 2024

Real Martha

When news broke that Ms. Harvey had commenced legal action against Netflix for defamation etc. in California, USA (Fiona Harvey v. Netflix, Inc. et al, case number: 2:2024cv04744), it sparked a second wave of media interest focussed on whether her US legal claim will succeed and whether Netflix may face similar legal action in the English courts

24 Jul 2024

Force Majeure: balancing contractual obligations and real-world challenges

Force majeure clauses need clarity on reasonable endeavours and non-contractual performance to ensure fairness

19 Jul 2024

Another E-Scooter battery fire raises urgent need for regulation

Joshua Hughes, Partner and Head of Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Complex Injury team considers the options to regulate

Feature

25 Jul 2024

Making sense of the decision in Finch

Harriet Townsend, a Barrister at Cornerstone Barristers, provides a breakdown of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Finch (on behalf of the Weald Action Group) v Surrey County Council and others [2024] UKSC 20, delivered on 20 June 2024, and its wider implications

17 Jul 2024

The court’s approach to alcohol dependency in private family law cases

Antonia Williamson, a Senior Associate at Freeths, discusses the court process when concerns about suspected alcohol dependency are raised in the context of private family law disputes

4 Jul 2024

Navigating financial sanctions in English law disputes

Robert Dalling, Partner at Jenner & Block, discusses the key takeaways from recent litigation involving sanctions issues

28 Jun 2024

Reducing national carbon emissions is in the legal sector’s power

Steve Gummer and Nadia Biles Davies share details of the work being carried out at Sharpe Pritchard to encourage sustainability in the legal sector

Practice Notes

25 Jul 2024

Laying new foundations for housing disrepair cases

Colin Wilkinson, a Senior Litigation Executive in the Consumer Claims department at Express Solicitors, looks at a housing disrepair case that opened the door to significantly increased damages

18 Jul 2024

King's Speech: if you build it, growth will come

Tom Beak and Lucy Reast assess the new Labour government's property-related proposals

18 Jul 2024

Civil Forfeiture of Cryptoassets in the Magistrates Court: logical extension or bridge too far?

Gareth Pons unpacks the expanded magistrates' court forfeiture regime and its implications for cryptoassets

16 Jul 2024

Knowing receipt: when do solicitor’s fees cross the line?

Lucy Hannett discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Byers v Saudi National Bank, clarifying that knowing receipt claims require a continuing proprietary interest

International

22 Jul 2024

Using social networks data for GenAI training: unlawful by default or design?

Ilia Kolochenko explores Meta’s pause on AI training with EU user content following GDPR complaints

17 Jul 2024

Charles Mmasi: Expanding legal frameworks in Sub-Saharan Africa's electricity industry

Charles Mmasi, Edwin Baru, and Alison Mellon analyse developments in nations leading the charge to transform their electricity sectors

3 Jul 2024

Ukrainian legal practitioners visit the Hague for high-level training in international criminal justice

A delegation of Ukrainian legal professionals attends intensive training in The Hague to enhance skills and knowledge in international criminal justice, crucial for handling war crimes cases

28 Jun 2024

BHP suffer humiliating defeat in bid to stop justice for victims of Brazilian mining disaster

BHP, the world’s largest mining company, faced a significant setback in the English high court

Business

19 Jul 2024

What are Labour's plans for immigration law?

Ross Kennedy outlines what we can expect from the new UK government’s approach to corporate and personal immigration law.

18 Jul 2024

Observations on the king's speech: a detailed analysis

The King's Speech outlines legal and regulatory changes with broad implications for public services, employment, and justice

9 Jul 2024

How law firms can leverage technology for effective due diligence

Harriet Holmes outlines seven key considerations when selecting a due diligence provider

27 Jun 2024

'Naming and shaming' by the FCA

Dominic Crossley and Francesca Sargent argue that the FCA's proposal to name companies under investigation aims for transparency but risks damaging reputations and trust

SJ Interview

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SJ Interview: Eleni Zodiates

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17 Apr 2024

SJ Interview: James Hartley

James Hartley had an ‘out of body experience’ watching the actor John Hollingworth play him in the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. A Partner and National Head of Dispute Resolution at Freeths, James speaks to the Solicitors Journal about the Post Office case, what adequate justice would look like for those impacted, and the reforms that he would like to see as a result of the scandal.

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