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Government to change procurement rules for contracts

The UK Government has announced modifications to procurement criteria that will prioritise job creation and local investment

Tackling extra-familial exploitation in public law

An examination of recent national inquiries, legislative gaps, and why legal frameworks struggle with extra-familial harm

Procurement process opens for inquests contracts

Providers can apply for new legal aid contracts to help bereaved families navigate the inquest process

Domestic & General v Premier Protect Holdings: High Court finds two men in contempt over warranty scam

High Court finds two businessmen in contempt for false evidence in warranty scam case.

Domus Living v Edward VII Estates: tribunal discharges restrictive covenant on Midhurst heritage estate

Tribunal discharges a planning covenant after finding no evidence the landowner would be harmed.

TG Jones High Street: court sanctions restructuring plans for former WH Smith business

High Court sanctions restructuring plans rescuing the TG Jones high street business from insolvency.

SJ Interview: Hannah Field

Hannah Field, head of Shoosmiths’ London office and its Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in London, speaks to Solicitors Journal about the firm’s growth strategy,...

Matters of judgement

BCLP enhances London employment team significantly

BCLP has strengthened its London Employment & Labor team with the addition of partner Caroline Noblet

Dentons establishes UK Crypto Hub for firms

Dentons has launched a UK Crypto Hub to assist businesses in preparing for the cryptoasset regulation changes ahead of 2027