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Presbar Diecastings v G W Atkins & Sons: what "new work" in an order book actually warrants

A High Court decision clarifying warranty obligations in business asset sales where an order book includes anticipated but unconfirmed customer orders.

THG plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd: Supreme Court rules no limitation period applies to unfair prejudice petitions

The Supreme Court restores 40 years of received wisdom on section 994 petitions.

Durnont Enterprises v Fazita Investment: fraud, jurisdiction and derivative claims in Polish real estate dispute

English courts retain jurisdiction over a multi-party fraud claim arising from the alleged expropriation of a Cypriot company's interest in a Polish investment fund.

Potanin v Charity Commission: when a founder's inaction becomes misconduct

Tribunal upholds removal of sanctioned Russian billionaire as charity founder for failing to resign.

B & D Clays & Chemicals Ltd v Castle Water Ltd: meter readings as conclusive evidence of water supply

Court of Appeal confirms that a passing statutory test bars other evidence challenging meter accuracy.

EB v Director of Legal Aid Casework: psilocybin, anorexia and the limits of exceptional case funding

High Court quashes an ECF refusal riddled with factual errors, finding breaches on all three grounds.

Leighton Middle School governing body granted permission to challenge school admissions appeal panel decision

High Court grants judicial review permission after admissions appeal panel fails to follow statutory code.

DSM v Mara: Court of Appeal upholds patent validity for microbial oil extraction method

The Court of Appeal dismisses both parties' appeals in a patents dispute over microbial oil extraction processes used to produce omega-3 fatty acids.