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Victims can leave abusive employers now

Victims of modern slavery can now leave abusive employers while on Skilled Worker visas to support themselves and rebuild their lives

Alex Norris appointed as Lord Chancellor

Rt Hon Alex Norris MP delivered a compelling speech upon his appointment as Lord Chancellor, emphasising a commitment to rule of law and judicial independence

Speedy trials aim to enhance justice

The rollout of Short Trial Courts seeks to address court backlogs and deliver faster justice for victims

Paul Little Construction v Byrne: High Court rules Google reviews defamatory at common law

High Court rules negative Google reviews of builder defamatory at common law.

Shing v University of the Arts London: EAT rejects comparator and HR involvement challenges

EAT dismisses lecturer's appeal over comparators and HR involvement in a dismissal for student relationship.

Johnson Law Group wins significant PCP finance case

Johnson Law Group has achieved a landmark victory for a claimant in a PCP finance commission case against RCI Financial Services Limited following a trial...

SJ Interview: Helen Bunker

Helen Bunker, chair of Blake Morgan, speaks to Solicitors Journal

Making accountability count

The profession has good reason to ask how reform will preserve effective scrutiny of public decisions, and what evidence will establish that the changes achieve...

Marks & Clerk appoints Aisling Cowell as Of Counsel

Aisling Cowell joins Marks & Clerk to enhance their Cyber, Data and Privacy practice, strengthening support for clients navigating complex challenges

Attwells Solicitors celebrates KTP success

Attwells Solicitors has successfully completed a three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Essex