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Advertising ruling supports Chris Packham's claim

Advertising Standards Authority rules meat and dairy ads mislead on environmental impact, marking regulatory change

Legal profession under increasing pressure

Solicitors in England and Wales face escalating complexities affecting their wellbeing, underscored by rising demand for support

Legal professionals wary of firm reputation

New research reveals that a significant number of legal professionals are hesitant to apply for roles due to concerns about a law firm's reputation

Dacorum Borough Council v Persons Unknown: High Court upholds Green Belt injunction against Gypsy and Traveller site

High Court continues interim planning injunction after finding occupants moved onto land in flagrant breach of an existing court order.

BEA v Staffordshire County Council: High Court declines to rule on foster placement time limits as claim turns academic

A judicial review challenging the legality of a child's placement with a relative beyond the statutory 16-week limit has been dismissed after the placement ended...

AI and copyright law face uncertain future

Government retreat on AI copyright rules leaves unresolved tensions between innovation, licensing markets, and creative industry protection

SJ Interview: Keith Froud

Keith Froud, Global Co-CEO and International Chief Executive of Eversheds Sutherland, has spent over three decades in corporate M&A before moving into global leadership. In...

Navigating the accountability gap in a transformed legal landscape

DAC Beachcroft announces new partner Will Sefton

DAC Beachcroft has welcomed Will Sefton as a partner, elevating its lawyers' liability practice significantly with his arrival

Wilkes achieves nominations at Rainmaker Awards

Wilkes has been shortlisted for three categories at the upcoming West Midlands Rainmaker Awards 2026 recognising significant achievements in corporate finance and inclusion efforts