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Upper Tribunal rejects challenge to case management directions in complex building safety dispute

Court dismisses appeal against procedural ruling where substantive arguments were not presented to First-tier Tribunal

Stockler v Royal Albert Hall: proportionality in costs assessments after West guidance

Complex contractual disputes may justify substantial legal costs despite modest monetary claims

FOIA tribunal lacks jurisdiction when Commissioner declines frivolous complaints

First-tier Tribunal confirms no appeal right exists when Information Commissioner refuses to issue decision notice under section 50(2)(c) FOIA

Freeths expands employment team with hire

Freeths announces the addition of Partner Melanie Stancliffe to enhance its employment practice and address client needs

Hugh James appoints Phil Edwards partner

Hugh James has expanded its Serious Injury team with the appointment of Phil Edwards as Partner

Angela Rayner resigns after costly mistake

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after admitting to a stamp duty error regarding her flat purchase, which cost her £800,000 in underpayment

Law Society of Scotland announces reforms

The Law Society of Scotland has outlined its strategy to implement landmark regulatory reforms for solicitors and legal businesses in Scotland

Confidentiality reinforced in private FDR hearings

BC v BC [2025] affirms confidentiality as central to private FDRs, with disclosure permitted only in exceptional circumstances