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Supreme Court expands “lost years” claims

Ruling in CCC allows children with reduced life expectancy to claim full lost earnings and pensions

Supreme Court ruling jeopardises disabled rights

National charities have expressed concern over a Supreme Court ruling that diminishes protections for disabled people

Extra protection for whistleblowers in law

Whistleblowers in the legal sector can now report misconduct to the SRA with enhanced protections

Seneschall v Propiteer: High Court draws sharp limits on article 13 pre-emption rights

A charging order does not trigger compulsory transfer provisions, rules the Insolvency and Companies Court, but questions over a 56% shareholding remain live.

Supreme Court overrules Cheshire West in landmark deprivation of liberty ruling

A decade-old test for deprivation of liberty has been dismantled, with far-reaching consequences across health and social care law in all four nations.

Justice system delays highlight postcode lottery

Growing court backlogs reveal a troubling trend of delayed justice affecting residents in various regions across England and Wales

SJ Interview: Paul Marco

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

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle

Johnson Law Group appoints Nishanth Vasanth

Johnson Law Group has expanded its London office by welcoming Associate Nishanth Vasanth to the team

Blake Morgan expands corporate immigration services

Blake Morgan is launching a new corporate immigration team led by Dipesh Shah and six associates