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Cohabitation and intestacy reform: the certainty problem

Proposals to extend intestacy rights to cohabitants risk introducing uncertainty into a system built around clear legal status

**New funding initiative expands regulatory science**

A £20m programme launches four Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation to enhance healthcare innovation

AI and witness evidence: navigating the risks

As generative AI enters litigation, practitioners must consider its impact on the reliability and preparation of witness evidence

Amaal Ventures v Eros: court refuses late bid to claim £2.5m completion compensation

High Court declines late amendment for £2.5 million compensation claim in Mayfair flats dispute.

High Court orders doctor to repay £190,000 in Hinton v Stobinski director's duties case

Judge finds sole director breached fiduciary duties after overdrawing loan account and diverting company funds.

SJ Interview: Thom Brooks

Thom Brooks discusses fairer citizenship policy, immigration and sentencing

Looking beyond the label

Edward Downer joins Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray bolsters European restructuring team with Edward Downer's expertise amid rising client demand for advisory services

Quinn Emanuel boosts team for Mariana case

Quinn Emanuel has appointed Richard East to strengthen its legal team for the Mariana Dam Case