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Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer has stepped down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, triggering leadership nominations soon

Youth sentencing, custody thresholds, and judicial discretion examined

How legal frameworks governing child defendants shape outcomes in serious sexual offence cases before the Court of Appeal

Andy Burnham's potential impact on employment law

Experts warn that an Andy Burnham administration could reshape employment law, impacting flexibility and workers' rights

Singh v SSHD: Court of Appeal confirms graduate route sponsor notification is a standalone mandatory criterion

Court of Appeal confirms graduate route sponsor notification is a mandatory, freestanding immigration rule requirement.

Mulalley & Co v Sto: High Court awards 87.5% contribution for defective Grenfell-era cladding

Pepperall J holds German parent liable for inherently defective cladding under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Janssen-Cilag v United States: UKIPO address for service constitutes consent to be sued

High Court rules US government validly served via UKIPO register despite state immunity challenge.

SJ Interview: Chris Spelman

Chris Spelman is a partner in DWF's London dispute resolution team, specialising in financial services litigation and investigations, whistleblowing matters, and class action, securities and...

When the rules can't keep up

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

Walkers strengthens private capital presence in Guernsey

Walkers has bolstered its Private Capital & Trusts offering in Guernsey through the appointment of Jennifer Morries as senior counsel

Burgess Mee appoints Victoria Sterritt as legal director

Burgess Mee has announced the appointment of Victoria Sterritt as a Legal Director, strengthening its family law team