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Safe as houses? The Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Mr Cathál MacPartholán explores the strengthened protections for those experiencing domestic abuse and intimate partner violence

Businesses urged to prepare for new National Security and Investment Act

The new regime will permit the government to scrutinise certain types of acquisition

Electronic signatures: Land Registry confirms move to acceptance

Draft practice guidance has been issued, with final guidance due imminently

London Universities Purchasing Consortium: legal framework panel announced

Panel firms will advise five participating regional purchasing consortia over the next three to four years

Judicial Review and Courts Bill: 'better for this government, but not for its citizens'

The proposed bill introduces two major changes to the current law

SQE: Law Society makes salary recommendations

Those undertaking qualifying work experience should be paid the same as trainee solicitors, says the Law Society

Powers of attorney: major reforms and consultation announced

The reforms aim to make the lasting powers of attorney service 'safer, simpler and fit for the futur'; 

Moore Barlow becomes first UK top 100 firm to elect Black senior partner

Leading personal injury lawyer, Trevor Sterling, will step into the top role