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New guidance for in-house solicitors

The Law Society of England and Wales has introduced climate change guidance for in-house solicitors to support legal teams in addressing climate-related responsibilities and risks

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

University of Bristol v Dr David Miller: EAT upholds discriminatory dismissal finding

EAT upholds finding that an academic's dismissal over anti-Zionism comments was discriminatory.

Johnson and Johnson Medical v Fayokun: EAT upholds race discrimination findings but remits time issue

EAT upholds race discrimination findings over "Nigerian traits" profiling but remits the time limit issue.

ST v Carmarthenshire County Council: High Court refuses judicial review of school closure

High Court refuses permission for judicial review challenging the closure of a rural Welsh school.

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

Morr & Co appoints new partner

Morr & Co has appointed Michael Charalambous, a partner specialising in private client advice, to bolster its team

Noerr advises on Scandinavian tobacco sale

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