The Weekly Update - 29th July 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The ‘Wagatha Christie’ case finally came to a conclusion with Colleen Rooney being the ultimate victor. Link.
A British geologist is set to return home after a court in Iraq overturned his conviction for antiquities smuggling. Link.
The Law Commission has published a report that considers proposed reforms for NFTs. Link.
The Supreme Court decided that it would not intervene in the Archie Battersbee case. Link.
The government is looking to help clear up the court backlog by providing free mediation for certain disputes. Link.
As the Conservative leadership race heated up, Liz Truss was accused of wanting to further erode the right to strike. Link.
Many law firms are looking to increase their staff numbers. Link.
Cameras were allowed in criminal courts of England and Wales for the first time so that members of the public could view sentencing remarks. Link.
Law firm Freshfields announced strong revenue growth. Link.
The CMA is to investigate clothing brands ASOS, Boohoo and George at ASDA over their environmental claims. Link.