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Corporate cooperation with the SFO: a qualified guarantee or an unclear gamble?

The SFO’s new guidance on corporate cooperation raises uncertainties about self-reporting and DPA negotiations, with full cooperation often outweighing the initial decision

Court dismisses EE Limited's injunction request

The High Court ruled against EE Limited, clarifying that Avanti Broadband is not obliged to provide services

AI in universities: the fine line between help and misconduct

Sharmistha Michaels examines AI use in academic misconduct, fairness in UK institutions, and student guidance

AI and the energy sector: opportunities, risks and regulation

As AI adoption grows in energy, operational gains come with new regulatory challenges — especially when critical infrastructure and public trust are at stake

A class act: Is England a new battleground in high-value multi-claimant actions?

John Bedford, Evan Flowers, Jaqueline Harrington and Will Sachse explore the rise of multi-claimant litigation, the similarities with US class actions, and how English law continues to evolve in managing complex mass tort and multi-claimant cases

Mind the gap: why business analysis is not technical analysis

Many law firms confuse technical and business analysis—an oversight that jeopardises tech adoption and stops change management efforts from delivering real value

Unlocking the potential of support staff in law firms

Law firms can’t thrive on legal talent alone — engaging support staff is the next frontier of performance, says Michelle Howard

Cracking down on corporate secrecy: what the ECCTA means for UK businesses

Katie Bewick and Mike Barrington explore how tougher transparency rules, mandatory ID checks, and new penalties are reshaping UK corporate ownership and compliance