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Five Eyes unite against global fraud

The UK collaborates with Five Eyes allies to combat fraud and enhance international response mechanisms

Regulatory reform timeline approved for Scottish legal sector

The Law Society of Scotland has been given three years to prepare for significant regulatory changes in legal services

Victory for app developers in UK

Professor Barry Rodger has successfully secured a £260 million settlement for UK app developers against Google

Samsung v ZTE: 5G synchronisation patent survives obviousness and collocation attack

Patents Court upholds Samsung's 5G essential patent, rejecting ZTE's obviousness and collocation case.

GMC v Shokouh-Amiri: tribunal's fact-finding on ureter injury and sexual misconduct allegations quashed on appeal

High Court quashes tribunal findings on gynaecologist misconduct case, orders fresh hearing on key allegations.

Cavendish IP Solutions v On And On Consultants: concealed director found liable for six-figure transactions at undervalue

High Court finds concealed de facto director dishonestly stripped insolvent company of over £1 million.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

The judgement behind the answer

Shakespeare Martineau expands regulatory team significantly

Shakespeare Martineau has rapidly expanded its regulatory practice in Sheffield to meet increasing demand for expertise

Jacksons launches IP service for clients

Jacksons celebrates 150 years of client service by introducing a specialist intellectual property service for clients