The Judiciary - Page 2
Former solicitor becomes High Court judge in four-person appointments round
Margaret Obi becomes just one of eight High Court judges who were previously solicitors
Bar bullying report has implications for entire referral legal profession
Harman’s review of bullying stretches further than just the Bar – clerks, pupils and judges are also affected by its conclusions, writes Ben Rigby
David Lammy becomes first black Lord Chancellor in Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle
New justice secretary replaces Shabana Mahmood, who moves to home secretary role
UK Supreme Court sides with banks in multi-billion-pound motor finance litigation, but ruling is ‘no clean sweep’
Court of Appeal finding that commissions paid by banks to motor dealers were unlawful is overturned – but some commission arrangements are deemed unfair
UK Supreme Court upholds Russia sanctions in landmark ruling
Court dismisses two appeals to overturn sanctions, setting precedent for proportionality in sanctions cases
EPO vs UPC: who decides first?
The patent battleground in Europe is getting faster and more complex, which has significant implications for litigation strategy, writes Mewburn Ellis partner Lucy Coe
Cherie Blair KC calls on disputes lawyers to challenge ‘deeply concerning’ attacks on rule of law
Co-founder of Omnia Strategy cites law’s power ‘to set standards, uphold rights and build trust’ at London International Disputes Week
‘Absurd’: Judge overturns executive order against WilmerHale
Ruling follows similar orders against Perkins Coie and Jenner & Block being struck down earlier this month
‘Uniquely harmful’: Judge overturns executive order against Jenner & Block
Jenner pledges to continue to ‘fiercely advocate for our clients’
Courts minister Sarah Sackman to open London International Disputes Week main conference
Former Matrix Chambers barrister to deliver opening keynote at QEII Centre on 3 June
Merricks v Mastercard – landmark settlement or Pyrrhic victory?
A bitter clash between funder and claimant has laid bare deep tensions at the heart of collective actions in the wake of the UK’s largest collective settlement, reports Ben Rigby
Lord Chancellor nominates trio of barristers to replace UK judge on European Court of Human Rights
Nominees include Hugh Mercer KC, Sam Wordsworth KC and Deok Joo Rhee KC
Lady chief justice leads tributes to ‘inspiring judge and leader’ Lord Etherton, who has died aged 73
Trailblazing former master of the rolls was awarded knight grand cross for services to LGBT veterans last year
Judge questions wisdom of law firm deals with Trump in striking down executive order targeting Perkins Coie
Federal judge says ‘some clients may harbour reservations’ about implications of some firms’ efforts to head off attacks over DEI policies through deals
Judiciary has crucial role supporting arbitration – top-level IBA panel
Speakers at IBA Arbitration Day underline importance of rule of law in underpinning effective arbitral systems