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EU medical devices regulation

The EU’s proposed orphan and breakthrough device designations would formalise accelerated regulatory pathways for high-need medical technologies, with significant implications for conformity assessment, clinical evidence thresholds and notified body obligations under the MDR and IVDR

Councillor in fresh debt controversy

A Cornwall councillor faces scrutiny over her company facing £300,000 unpaid debt proceedings amid past racism claims

Ministry of Defence faces major backlash

A legal case involving a data breach has led to increased fears for the lives of Afghan citizens

On Tower UK Limited v AP Wireless II (UK) Limited: Court of Appeal clarifies meaning of 'party to a code agreement'

Court of Appeal rules assignee holding benefit of code agreement qualifies as party.

Hodurek v Poland: Extradition upheld despite partner's multiple sclerosis care needs

Deteriorating health of MS sufferer insufficient to defeat extradition of fugitive carer.

Ravi Balgobin Maharaj v The Minister of Finance: independence in statutory appointments

Privy Council defines 'independence' for appointments to Trinidad and Tobago's National Insurance Board.

SJ Interview: Joelle Grogan

Dr Joelle Grogan is a legal scholar specialising in the rule of law in times of crisis. She presents The Law Show on BBC Radio 4, and is Co-Academic Director of the Rule of Law Clinic at the CEU Democracy Institute (Budapest), and a Senior Research Fellow at the UCD Sutherland School of Law. Her work focuses on constitutional accountability, emergency powers, and legal misinformation. In this interview, she examines the pressures facing the rule of law in the UK, from executive power and court delays to media narratives, emergencies, and the impact of AI on legal practice.

AI in Law: responsibility never delegated

As AI becomes routine in legal practice, regulators and courts insist accountability stays firmly with the human professional

Andersen LLP enhances R&D department with new director

Andersen LLP has announced the appointment of Randeep Dhaliwal to strengthen the firm's Corporate Tax practice further expanding their R&D capabilities

Brabners experiences continued growth in dealmaking

Brabners has reported a 16% increase in dealmaking activity this year, supporting clients through various sectors