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Legal action against UK insurer arises

A group of former South African insurance workers is suing a UK firm for alleged labour law violations

New threats to national security identified

The IRGC, IMCR, and GRU Volunteer Corps have been designated as threats to UK safety under new legislation

E-bike and e-scooter injuries escalate

E-bike and e-scooter injury payouts have exceeded £110 million, prompting urgent discussions on legal compensation paths

Patents Court rejects MSD's bid for wider Mayne Pharma disclosure in Halozyme hyaluronidase dispute

Mr Justice Mellor confirms a cautious approach to privilege waiver over patent litigation experiments.

Upper Tribunal upholds HMRC's Kittel finding against Opus Labour Services director

Tribunal confirms the FTT need not apply an "only reasonable explanation" test in every constructive knowledge case.

Court of Appeal rejects builder's partnership claim in E J W Builders v Marshall dispute

Judges reaffirm the high bar for overturning factual findings despite disputed contemporaneous documents.

SJ Interview: Sohail Ali

Sohail Ali is a Disputes partner at DLA Piper, advising clients on complex cross-border litigation and arbitration matters. Alongside his practice, is also is a...

Matters of judgement

New Chair of Judicial Appointments Commission

The Deputy Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Lynne Berry CBE as the new Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission, effective from 1 September...

PSIG relaunches with new identity focus

The Pension Scams Industry Group has relaunched with a refreshed identity and new digital presence