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BDB Pitmans expands legal expertise with three strategic partner hires

BDB Pitmans enhances its legal prowess, welcoming James Barnett, John Barker, and Philip Alfandary as new partners

The Post Office Horizon IT scandal

The start of the year has been dominated by the significant public interest in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, which was instigated by the four-part TV series aired on ITV over Christmas called Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and the ongoing statutory public inquiry into the matter

Record low in road traffic accident claims

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) reports the lowest-ever number of road traffic accident claims in Q4 2023, raising concerns about the real impact of government reforms

UK Government abandons divorce mandatory mediation

The government is set to launch a pilot program for early legal advice, catering specifically to parents and caregivers navigating challenges in agreeing on child arrangements

Thatchers lose trademark fight with Aldi

The brewery faces defeat in a High Court trademark clash against the supermarket chain over cider products

NCA issues amber alert on art world

The National Crime Agency (NCA) issues a January 2024 alert, cautioning UK regulated businesses, including art storage facilities, about the risk of criminal exploitation by sanctioned high net-worth individuals

Mickey Mouse copyright protection law

With the expiration of copyright protection around Mickey Mouse, a surge in creative reinterpretations is anticipated

Lingering injustice

New Ministry of Justice data exposes the ongoing 21-year miscarriage of justice, keeping thousands in prison under abolished IPP sentences