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Burnham’s fiscal devolution must extend beyond England

Laura Hughes examines England’s new fiscal settlement and argues the devolved nations must not be left behind

Segrue Investments v Swindon Borough Council: judicial review of CIL liability notices dismissed

High Court rejects developer's challenge to Community Infrastructure Levy liability over former bank site.

Knights Developments v HMRC: Upper Tribunal rules Isle of Man developer's UK land profits taxable under double tax treaty

Upper Tribunal rules Isle of Man developer's UK land profits taxable under double tax treaty.

QJ v Secretary of State for the Home Department: asylum appeal dismissed over credibility concerns

Tribunal rejects sexual orientation asylum claim, citing inconsistent evidence and repeated non-attendance.

R v Farrell: costs judge dismisses appeal over disputed Newton hearing

Senior Courts Costs Office rules sentencing hearing did not qualify as a Newton hearing.

Harneys enhances private wealth team in China

Harneys has appointed Esure Wu as counsel in Shanghai, bolstering its Private Wealth team in Asia.

Generative AI and solicitors’ professional indemnity risks

Solicitors face emerging professional indemnity risks from embracing generative AI—and potentially from failing to adopt it

Collyer Bristow appoints Alex Vakil as head

Collyer Bristow has enhanced its leadership in commercial disputes by appointing Alex Vakil as Partner and Head of Commercial Disputes effective from 1 September