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Companies House faces critical security breach

Companies House encountered a significant security issue allowing unauthorised users to access sensitive company information

South West Water faces pollution penalties

South West Water has pleaded guilty to multiple pollution charges, while CEO Susan Davy’s pay rises amid controversy

Government acts to combat waste crime

The government is set to empower environment officers with police-style powers to effectively tackle waste criminals

Sculfor v MGN: when does the limitation clock start ticking in phone hacking claims?

The High Court's preliminary issue judgement in five Mirror newspaper hacking claims clarifies how section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980 applies to claimants who were misled, living abroad, or advised by solicitors not to proceed.

YC v Secretary of State for the Home Department: implied power to correct erroneous grants of indefinite leave to remain

Court of Appeal confirms the Home Office may withdraw an ILR grant issued through clerical error.

BHP v Município de Mariana: when foreign anti-suit proceedings can constitute criminal contempt

Court of Appeal clarifies the narrow circumstances in which procuring foreign injunctive relief may cross into contempt of court.

SJ Interview: Ben Aram

Ben Aram is UK Managing Partner at Kennedys and co-head of its Corporate & Commercial division. A solicitor specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, he has led the expansion of the firm’s UK corporate practice and helped launch its global ESG group. In this interview, he reflects on law-firm leadership, scaling practices, partnership governance, and the skills lawyers need in a changing market.

Power Shifts, Responsibility Holds

From AI liability and freezing injunctions to private equity governance and regulatory reform, this issue traces a legal system adapting to new pressures while keeping accountability firmly human.

Muckle LLP welcomes new insolvency expert

Muckle LLP has appointed insolvency solicitor Ryan Butler to strengthen their banking and restructuring team

Lesley Wan and Charles Waples launch legal recruitment firm

Wan & Waples is a new in-house legal search firm aiming to enhance hiring processes for lawyers