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Insolvency Service strengthens strategy for growth

The Insolvency Service unveils a new five-year strategy aimed at improving financial recovery and combating fraud

Employment tribunal cases could face delays

A legal expert warns that significant backlogs in Employment Tribunal cases are ongoing despite rule changes to aid access to justice

Labour must deliver on leasehold promises

Mark Chick of ALEP is urging the Labour Party to develop a clear timeline for leasehold reforms

Craigard v Westbury Homes: dilapidations award cut to £648,141 after landlord fails to prove HVAC replacement was necessary

TCC awards £648,141.47 on dilapidations claim after landlord fails to prove HVAC replacement necessary.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust v Ibrahim: High Court upholds Ramadan medication discrimination finding

High Court dismisses NHS trust appeal over prison medication policy that disadvantaged fasting Muslim prisoners.

R v Ryan: Crown Court increases confiscation order using new POCA compensation direction powers

Crown Court increases confiscation order by £14,999.47 using new POCA compensation direction powers.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

HCR Law appoints Kylie Cooper as head

Kylie Cooper joins HCR Law's Leamington Spa office, enhancing its commercial property team and prospects

Brodies forms partnership with Legora platform

Brodies LLP has launched a strategic partnership with Legora after a successful pilot involving 180 colleagues