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Product liability reform: Rethinking responsibility in the digital age

The Law Commission’s proposed overhaul of product liability law would extend its reach to software and AI, reshape the rules on evidence and broaden potential...

Supreme Court challenge delays car finance claims

Black Horse and Close Brothers are attempting to stop collective car finance claims, raising concerns among drivers seeking compensation

3D-printed firearms: the new disclosure battleground

As 3D-printed firearms reshape criminal investigations, digital evidence and disclosure obligations present new challenges for practitioners

Garry White v Uber: High Court rules black cab drivers’ conspiracy claims are time-barred

High Court finds London black cab drivers could reasonably have discovered alleged fraud by Uber before June 2018.

FAZ v MAZ: Family Court orders mother to pay 25% of father’s costs after sexual abuse allegations

Family Court orders a mother to pay £27,109.75 after finding her conduct in pursuing unproven sexual abuse allegations unreasonable.

COR v Secretary of State for Defence: High Court refuses judicial review over Afghan relocation decision

High Court refuses permission for judicial review, finding the Afghan relocation review process an adequate alternative remedy.

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...

Norton Rose Fulbright enhances Italian finance

Norton Rose Fulbright has bolstered its Italian banking and finance team by appointing Marina Balzano and her four-member team, reflecting a strategic investment in private...

1 Hare Court achieves record rankings

1 Hare Court has celebrated its highest ever number of individual rankings in the newly released Chambers UK Bar Guide 2027, showcasing outstanding expertise in...