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Olivia Dean faces melody copyright claims

British pop star Olivia Dean is embroiled in a legal dispute over alleged melody similarities with Bill Withers

Chancery Division rebranded after 151 years

The Chancery Division of the High Court has officially been renamed the Business and Property Division

Bar Council welcomes government jury trial decision

The Bar Council has praised the government's decision to retain jury trials while voicing concerns over other planned reforms

XYZ v Birmingham City Council: EAT remits disability knowledge, justification and time limit issues

EAT remits disability discrimination and time limit issues, rejecting age discrimination and harassment grounds.

Divisional Court confirms power to award central funds costs in Worsley v Tameside Magistrates' Court

Divisional Court can award central funds costs after single-judge judicial review, Worsley ruling confirms.

Government plans shake-up of directors’ pay reporting and shareholder votes

Proposals to simplify corporate reporting would remove quoted companies’ annual advisory vote on directors’ remuneration, raising questions over shareholder oversight and the future operation of...

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Wedlake Bell enhances immigration services with Tim Hayes

as Partner to strengthen its Immigration and Employment team amid complex regulations

Carey Olsen advises on rare earth acquisition

Carey Olsen has assisted USA Rare Earth in acquiring Serra Verde Group for approximately US$2.8 billion