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Spencer West wins key appeal case

Spencer West's victory in the Court of Appeal overturns a USD $2.5 million ruling against FMC Trading

SRA seeks to enhance risk identification

The SRA has launched a consultation to improve notification requirements for law firms in order to enhance risk assessment strategies

Legal departments become strategic business partners

The 2026 Law Department Management Benchmarking Report highlights legal departments’ evolution into strategic partners, providing data-driven insights that support efficient resource allocation and operational agility

Good Law Project v Reform UK: the data rights case that tests who can sue on behalf of others

High Court refuses to strike out data subject access claim against Reform UK, finding the Good Law Project has arguable standing as a representative body.

Hattons of London v Knightsbridge Collection: the coin dealer data theft that a CRM system and a cloud provider helped unravel

Seven former employees found liable for conspiracy and breach of confidence after secretly building a rival business on stolen customer data.

Pfizer v Competition and Markets Authority: the phenytoin saga enters its third decade with the CMA's original decision restored

Court of Appeal reinstates the CMA's finding that Pfizer and Flynn abused their dominant position, but wipes out the CAT's retaken decision on procedural fairness...

SJ Interview: Paul Marco

Paul Marco, Managing Partner of Trowers & Hamlins, speaks to Solicitors Journal

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle

Law firm expands corporate team significantly

MFG Solicitors has announced the expansion of its Corporate team following sustained growth and client wins over the past year

BARBRI acquires Lega to enhance AI fluency

BARBRI's acquisition of Lega aims to provide practical AI learning opportunities for law students and professionals