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AGNI and the end of the acid test

The Supreme Court has replaced Cheshire West’s bright-line test with a person-centred but less certain approach to deprivation of liberty

Amy Winehouse case highlights estate misconceptions

The Amy Winehouse estate case underscores that not all items once owned by the deceased belong to their estate

Ruth Evans appointed as CLAAB chair

Ruth Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board with her term starting on 1 September and lasting...

Northumbrian Water v Northumbrian Water Pension Trustees: High Court rules on RPI pension increase test

Court gives directions on contested pension increase rules affecting a scheme running a £181.5m deficit.

Peart v Defra: High Court grants Aarhus costs protection in Burnhope Moor grazing rights dispute

Sheep farmer secures Aarhus Convention costs cap in long-running fight over Single Payment Scheme subsidy allocation.

Andy Burnham heralds new devolution era

Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils significant local power transfers, impacting income tax and business rates

SJ Interview: Hannah Field

Hannah Field, head of Shoosmiths’ London office and its Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in London, speaks to Solicitors Journal about the firm’s growth strategy,...

Matters of judgement

Mitchells Roberton appoints new tax director

Mitchells Roberton has appointed Derek Hanlan as Tax Director to enhance its private client services growth

Noerr advises on Scandinavian tobacco sale

Noerr has successfully guided Scandinavian Tobacco Group in the EUR 176 million sale to Japan Tobacco Inc