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Government urged to reconsider fraud trials

The City of London Law Society warns against judge-only trials for fraud offences, citing integrity concerns and risks to the rule of law

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

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.

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

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Penningtons Manches Cooper strengthens disputes team

Leading arbitration expert Jean-François Le Gal joins Penningtons Manches Cooper to enhance international arbitration strategy

WHN strengthens Legal 500 presence significantly

Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall has been acknowledged in the 2027 edition of Legal 500 for its continued excellence in several legal fields and for its...