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EU medical devices regulation

The EU’s proposed orphan and breakthrough device designations would formalise accelerated regulatory pathways for high-need medical technologies, with significant implications for conformity assessment, clinical evidence thresholds and notified body obligations under the MDR and IVDR

Kara Tobin v Welsh Ministers: public sector equality duty in planning enforcement

Planning Court dismisses appeal against enforcement notice requiring demolition of accessible porch for disabled appellant.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council v The Mother & Ors: parental consent and deprivation of liberty for children under 16

High Court considers whether parental consent can authorise deprivation of liberty for a child under 16.

Councillor in fresh debt controversy

A Cornwall councillor faces scrutiny over her company facing £300,000 unpaid debt proceedings amid past racism claims

Ministry of Defence faces major backlash

A legal case involving a data breach has led to increased fears for the lives of Afghan citizens

New leader appointed at BIICL

Sonya Sceats has been appointed as the new Director of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law beginning in April 2026

Goodwin advises EMERAM on acquisition financing

Goodwin has successfully facilitated the financing of EMERAM's acquisition of Hochfrequenz Unternehmensberatung GmbH, enhancing EMERAM’s position in the technology and energy sectors

Whitney Moore strengthens team with Lorna

Lorna McAuliffe has been appointed Head of Insurance and Litigation at Whitney Moore, enhancing their expertise in dispute resolution and insurance