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Court of Appeal upholds sentence in R v Stephen Adetoyi county lines drugs case

Appeals against sentencing for operating two county lines drug operations dismissed with limited exception on surcharge order.

Re B: Court of Appeal clarifies when a child is settled under Hague Convention Article 12

Mother successfully appeals return order after 2.5-year delay in abduction proceedings.

Tates v Nicholas: Appeal partially succeeds on harassment damages and costs liability

High Court clarifies assessment of damages and costs orders in joined proceedings.

Mayanja v City of Bradford: Fresh evidence overturns credibility findings in discrimination case

Employment Tribunal's blanket credibility assessment unravels after crucial email surfaces post-hearing.

Tom James UK Limited v Max Potter: High Court strikes down 12-month non-compete clause

Court finds non-compete restriction failed to balance employer and employee interests

Houldsworth v HMRC: High Court grants permission despite delay in legitimate expectation challenge

Tax residence dispute highlights judicial review time limits and HMRC guidance application

Margery Kempe Trust fails to overturn Carnegie Library sale to Garage Trust

High Court dismisses judicial review challenging Norfolk council's disposal of historic building.

Getty Images v Stability AI: Trade mark claims succeed whilst AI copyright case dismissed

High Court rules AI models not 'infringing copies' under UK copyright law