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14 Sept 2023

Are we facing a new wave of new police ‘protection’ claims?

The Woodcock judgment is one of the most significant developments in common law for public bodies in decades when it comes to the assumed 'duty of car'; on law enforcement, write Andrew Steel and Emelia Bezant-Gahan.

13 Sept 2023

What is ADR?

Tony Guise takes a closer look at a question has remained unanswered for decades.

8 Sept 2023

Boost for law firm as it retains place on Scottish Government Legal Services Framework Anchor

Anderson Strathern's public sector legal credentials have received a boost with the news that it has been reappointed - for the third successive four-year period

8 Sept 2023

Online Safety Bill: why has it been delayed?

Antony O'Loughlin finds out why the Online Safety Bill has been years in the making – and examines the potential impact of this controversial legislation.

7 Sept 2023

Sentencing Council responds to the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review

The independent Sentencing Council publishes its response to recommendations arising from the review of sentencing in domestic homicide cases.

5 Sept 2023

Costs and conduct in financial remedy cases

Leora Taratula-Lyons examines recent case law on how costs are awarded in financial remedy proceedings following divorce.

2 Sept 2023

The rights of travellers facing eviction from public land

Michael Imperato and Jack Felvus examine a significant case for the rights of travellers –  and for local authorities when undertaking evictions.

1 Sept 2023

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day. He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.