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Legal battles to contest Wills jump 61%

The surge in Will disputes is driven by increased wealth, later inheritance, and complex family dynamics

OpenAI expands UK data hosting service

OpenAI is set to establish data hosting in the UK, enhancing AI adoption and economic growth

Freeths secures lease for Welcome Break

Freeths has successfully advised Welcome Break on a 75-year lease extension covering eight service areas across England

High Court victory for Constantine Law

Max Potter wins landmark case against Tom James over unenforceable non-compete clause in employment contract

Government removes SRA's AML powers

Phil Cotter from SmartSearch comments on the government's decision to strip the SRA of AML powers

Cyber attack costs Jaguar Land Rover dearly

The £1.9bn cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover underscores the need for robust contract and resilience strategies

C G Fry v Secretary of State: Supreme Court limits scope of reserved matters conditions

Supreme Court clarifies planning authorities cannot impose additional conditions beyond outline permission terms when approving reserved matters.

HMRC v Colaingrove Limited: Upper Tribunal clarifies discretionary interest on VAT repayments

Upper Tribunal examines entitlement to additional interest under repealed VATA provisions.