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Call for evidence on AI regulation

The UK seeks public feedback on an AI Growth Lab aimed at enhancing AI innovation and regulation

Neil Sachdev continues as Land Registry Chair

Neil Sachdev's term as Chair of HM Land Registry has been extended, providing leadership until September 2030

Concerns grow over changes to bill disputes

Lawyers have expressed serious concerns about transferring solicitor bill complaints to the Legal Ombudsman, fearing it may lead to a surge in frivolous challenges and...

YV Enterprise Ltd v Immigration Services Commissioner: tribunal restores registration after unfitness findings quashed

Tribunal overturns immigration adviser's deregistration, finding poor administration but no dishonesty.

Old Chiswick Protection Society v Hounslow: planning permission quashed over fallback scheme inconsistency

Planning Court quashes Chiswick tower approval after officers contradicted inspector's fallback scheme findings.

Degroma Trading v Dreter 2 Ltd: Commercial Court blocks deceit claim against ship manager IMC

Commercial Court sets aside jurisdiction order after finding inadequate disclosure in ship deceit claim.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

BDBF strengthens employment and partnership team

BDBF expands its employment and partnership team with four new associates and returning team members to meet client demands

Anderson Strathern wins government framework contracts

Anderson Strathern has secured multiple lots in the Government Commercial Agency’s new Legal Panel for Public Sector framework