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Workplace bullying law and employer risk

UK workplace bullying lacks statutory definition, leaving gaps in protection and increasing legal risk for employers

Understanding online harms affecting children

The Youth Justice Board report reveals alarming truths about children's exposure to online dangers and failures in justice systems

Court backlog figures show ongoing challenges

The latest figures reveal the persistent Crown Court backlog despite some measures beginning to take effect

Burger v Risk Solutions: Court of Appeal rules JD Wetherspoon not vicariously liable for door staff assault

Court of Appeal rules JD Wetherspoon not vicariously liable for assault, leaving claimant uncompensated.

Hasbro v Sconnect: High Court grants summary judgment over Wolfoo's copying of Peppa Pig sound recordings

High Court finds Wolfoo videos copied Peppa Pig sound recordings across billions of YouTube views.

Wimblett v Chief Constable of Lancashire: High Court clarifies wrongful arrest accessory liability after Supreme Court ruling

High Court dismisses appeal and clarifies accessory liability for wrongful arrest following Supreme Court ruling.

SJ Interview: Chris Spelman

Chris Spelman is a partner in DWF's London dispute resolution team, specialising in financial services litigation and investigations, whistleblowing matters, and class action, securities and...

When the rules can't keep up

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

Shakespeare Martineau boosts Sheffield team

National law firm Shakespeare Martineau has made key appointments to enhance its regulatory practice in Sheffield, with Marie Bourke joining as a legal director and...

Fieldfisher supports Portunes Pension Capital deal

Fieldfisher has successfully advised Portunes Pension Capital on a groundbreaking pension capital-backed funding transaction