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Visa rule changes and implications revealed

Pooja Kaur highlights critical changes in UK visa rules that could reshape recruitment strategies for businesses and universities

Sidoli appeal outcome clarifies legal boundaries

The appeal in Sidoli v Sidoli has concluded with a judgment that reinforces the limitations on foreign succession judgments registration

Reporting restrictions in criminal proceedings: New procedural safeguards for open justice

Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules strengthen notification requirements and judicial oversight of reporting restrictions

High Court awards vast damages to oil executives

Peter Bosworth and Colin Hurley were awarded substantial damages for a wrongful freezing order they faced

Bar Standards Board releases annual report

The Bar Standards Board’s Annual Report highlights a significant increase in reports about barristers, indicating areas for improvement and operational efficiency

Delays in probate applications highlight inequalities

Delays in paper-based probate applications may hinder access for bereaved families navigating an increasingly digital system

SJ Interview: Richard Susskind

For the November 2026 volume, Richard Susskind 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...

Parklane Plowden Chambers welcomes five new barristers

Leeds and Newcastle-based Parklane Plowden Chambers has welcomed five new members to its growing team of barristers, expanding its existing group of 119 barristers, including...

Stone King strengthens commercial services with acquisition

National law firm Stone King has enhanced its capabilities by acquiring Tacit Legal, a technology and media law boutique that significantly boosts its commercial services...