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Canadian man pleads guilty to aiding suicides in UK

Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide in Canada, with implications for UK victims

Gas safety failures and the end of casual compliance

A landmark Court of Appeal ruling could invalidate thousands of legacy Section 21 possession claims over historic gas safety failures

Jeff Lewis elected as deputy vice president

The Law Society of England and Wales has announced Jeff Lewis as the newly elected deputy vice president

Alexander v HCA International: £550,000 award after hospital failed to administer pre-ERCP suppository

A patient suffered devastating complications after a gastroenterologist failed to communicate a drug instruction to nursing staff, leaving a routine preventive medication unadministered.

London Ambulance Service v Garrett: EAT overturns belief and race discrimination findings

Employment Appeal Tribunal rules tribunal majority made fundamental errors in manifestation of belief analysis

Dondore Incorporated v Fetaimia: court refuses possession appeal after years of litigation over Albert Court flat

Appellants' attempt to reframe beneficial ownership claim rejected on grounds of issue estoppel and abuse of process

SJ Interview: Paul Marco

Paul Marco, Managing Partner of Trowers & Hamlins, speaks to Solicitors Journal

Navigating the accountability gap in a transformed legal landscape

Katten enhances London practice with new team

Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP has launched a Structured Products and Derivatives practice with new partners

Browne Jacobson aids Aliter Capital investment

Browne Jacobson has advised Aliter Capital on a significant investment that will enhance a law firm's growth