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FCA lifts crypto ETN Ban: a turning point for UK retail investors

While the Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to lift its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes marks a major policy shift, remaining gaps in the UK’s regulatory framework leave substantial risks

Law Society issues new guidance on Mazur case

Following the High Court decision, the Law Society has published important guidance for litigation solicitors to clarify roles

Inquiry into espionage case raises concerns

The inquiry into the collapse of a spying case against two men raises significant independence questions among MPs

Court of Appeal halves damages in Laurence Fox v Simon Blake libel case over Twitter "racist" and "paedophile" exchanges

Appeal court reduces awards from £90,000 to £45,000 per claimant

W v Gender Recognition Panel: High Court rules pregnancy does not preclude trans men from gender recognition

Trans man wins appeal after Panel wrongly found conception attempts incompatible with male identity

McDwyer loses High Court appeal against extradition to Croatia on mental health grounds

High Court rejects suicide risk and Article 8 arguments in Croatian drug supply extradition case

SJ Interview: Lilian Edwards

For the October 2025 volume, Lilian Edwards speaks to the Solicitors Journal

Recognising solicitors’ vital role in family justice

Mavis Maclean calls for renewed recognition of solicitors’ key role in guiding families through separation fairly

Stephenson Harwood adds three new partners

Stephenson Harwood strengthens its practices with three new partner appointments, increasing total partners to 24 in 2025

Birketts urges landlords to prepare for Awaab's Law challenges

As Awaab’s Law comes into effect, Birketts calls on landlords to ensure compliance with new safety standards