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Corporate witnesses and the risks of refusal

Public inquiries and select committees now shape corporate accountability, creating legal obligations and reputational risks for reluctant witnesses

High Court rules BHP liable for disaster

The High Court has ruled BHP liable for the Mariana dam disaster, marking a historic victory for victims impacted by the event.

Law Society criticises legal aid overhaul

The Law Society of Scotland has expressed concerns that changes to legal aid fees would worsen solicitor shortages for vulnerable adults with incapacity

Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped

Police and crime commissioners will be abolished, which will save taxpayers over £100 million and support frontline policing efforts to reduce crime

New legal aid opportunities for providers

The Legal Aid Agency has opened new opportunities for organisations to deliver Housing, Debt and Welfare Benefits services

DR Solicitors launches new consultancy model

DR Solicitors has launched a new platform enabling consultants to bring their own clients while receiving support

Tejinder Mahil strengthens Knights’ Chelmsford team

Knights has appointed experienced corporate lawyer Tejinder Mahil as a Partner to enhance its Chelmsford branch

Ward Hadaway elevates Nik Tunley as head

Ward Hadaway has appointed Nik Tunley as Head of Corporate, enhancing its corporate capabilities nationwide