Government rules out immediate SLAPP legislation
Justice minister cites 'unresolved issues' with legislation to curb abusive lawsuits.
Companies required to make 'lawful purpose’ declarations
Legislation unveiled to reverse PACCAR funding ruling
Renters (Reform) Bill: Labour promises 'slew of amendments' in Lords
Design of the times: Aldi fails in appeal over gin-based liqueur bottle
Offenders on community orders will be required to report name changes
Tower Hamlets and best value duty
Local government.
No 'mediation privilege' – yet
Civil procedure.
Sharing and non-matrimonial property
Family law.
SkyKick – takeaways for trade mark owners
Intellectual property.
Law firm at centre of LPA allegations ‘may sue BBC’
Craybeck Law hits out at ’misleading and inaccurate’ BBC investigation into its use of lasting powers of attorney.
High Court throws out complaint over solicitor's 'settle' advice
Even if advice in bankruptcy mediation had been negligent, claimant failed to show it caused any loss.
SRA ordered to pay £184k costs after botched prosecution of City lawyer
Regulator admits it ‘should have done better’ after waiting over a year to tell solicitor of internal report that undermined its case.
What next for the Post Office Inquiry?
We answer the key questions following last week’s conclusion of live hearings at the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
The Assisted Dying Bill: what happens next?
A look at what responsibilities the legal profession needs to consider after MP’s voted in favour of the The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Legal leaders must prioritise social mobility
Change depends on law firm leaders breaking down the structural barriers that many people face because of their socio economic background.
AI's impact on the role of the GC
Businesses should recognise that general counsel are working increasingly hard to grapple with AI and look to ensure this talent is developed and nurtured.
The right family justice process for abuse survivors
Further amendments to the Family Procedure Rules could be considered to ensure courts explicitly consider whether domestic abuse explains reluctance for non-court dispute resolution.
Firm to appeal negligence finding over property dispute
Solicitors had argued in court that not all mistakes constituted professional negligence.
More ‘dither and delay’? Government issues timetable for leasehold reform
’Ambitious’ Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill will be brought forward late next year.
‘Generally dishonest’ lawyer made false claims and lied on CV
Court heard legal executive scaled Ben Nevis and went to the gym while claiming for 'serious injuries'.
Manchester PI lawyers at loggerheads over panel fees
High Court throws out most of a case brought by claimant firms but allows one element to survive.
