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Tracking, abduction and the limits of covert evidence

A recent family law ruling highlights how tracking devices and covert surveillance can undermine evidence in child abduction disputes

Call for medical product register now

Lawyers urge for a national register of medical products to prevent future health scandals like pelvic mesh implants

High Court rules against US retail giant

A recent High Court ruling found a US retail giant's 12-month non-compete clause to be unenforceable

Candy Ventures SARL v Aaqua BV: fraudulent misrepresentation and investor protection

High Court finds defendants liable for fraud involving false Apple and LVMH investment claims.

Lakatamia Shipping v Nobu Su: Court of Appeal confirms conspiracy liability despite Babanaft proviso

Freezing order breach leads to conspiracy finding against all defendants including offshore lawyer

Sandhu v South Oxfordshire: Asset of Community Value listing upheld for closed village pub

Tribunal confirms 11-year closure still in "recent past" for community asset purposes.

SJ Interview: Julian Taylor

Julian Taylor, Senior Partner of Simmons & Simmons, joined the firm in 1999 from the Bar and became a partner in 2003. A specialist in employment and incentives law, he has advised many of the firm’s key clients on complex workplace and governance issues. Before being elected Senior Partner, he led both the global and UK employment practices, helping to shape the firm’s reputation for innovation and people-focused leadership. In this interview, Julian discusses leadership, AI’s impact on the profession, the future of law firm culture and how adaptability will define success in the decade ahead.

How digital reform could rescue the county courts

Backlogs and inaccessibility plague county courts; careful digital innovation could finally bring justice within reach

Knights strengthens Chelmsford team with specialist

Knights has appointed Sarah-Louise Green as a Residential Property Partner to enhance its Chelmsford presence

Burges Salmon joins Crown Commercial Service

Burges Salmon has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service's Legal Panel for Government agreement offering extensive legal services to public sector entities