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Court quashes unlawful IPP sentence

The Court of Appeal has quashed an unlawful Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence imposed nearly 20 years ago

Beyond Ayinde: testing AI legal research

Law firms need defensible methods for evaluating research systems

Preparing for the private rented sector database

The new database will impose further compliance requirements on landlords and expand the scope of rent repayment orders

SPP praises proposal to unlock DB surplus

The Society of Pension Professionals has expressed support for draft regulations aimed at unlocking DB scheme surplus with a focus on protecting members

Five new solicitor advocates appointed

The Law Society of Scotland welcomes five new solicitor advocates granted rights of audience in a ceremony

Strait of Hormuz disruption: contractual risk and dispute strategy

Strait of Hormuz disruption is exposing contractual fault lines, making early risk assessment and dispute planning essential

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,...

The judgement behind the answer

Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as partner

Ellisons strengthens its team with Robert Tiffen, enhancing legal expertise in the Norwich office

Knights makes strategic acquisition in South East

Knights has expanded its reach in the South East by acquiring Moore Barlow's commercial and private wealth business