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High Court rules on social worker's suspension

The High Court upheld the suspension of social worker Adelaide Arkorful, emphasising public safety over individual grievances

A crisis of trust: the Legal Aid Agency cyber breach and the reputation of justice

A major data breach tests the legal sector’s credibility, ethics and duty to safeguard client trust.

DLA Piper guides Poundland acquisition deal

DLA Piper advises Gordon Brothers on acquiring Poundland and providing financing for its restructuring strategy

Inquest reveals failures surrounding Alex Eastwood's death

An inquest into the death of kickboxing champion Alex Eastwood uncovers critical safety and regulatory failures

Shaping the future of litigation funding: the Civil Justice Council’s vision for reform

Emma Carr and Louise Macdonald from Gowling WLG discuss the reforms set out in the Civil Justice Council’s final report

The Office for Student’s push to address the unfair treatment of students

In this article, Savanna Ogunbo, a Solicitor at Bevan Brittan, discusses the consultation issued by the Office for Students to address the unfair treatment of students

High Court trial on Shell oil spills

The trial regarding the alleged inadequate clean-up of oil spills by Shell in Nigeria is concluding next week

Inquest reveals failings in mental health care

An inquest has determined that 39-year-old Louise Elizabeth Amy Crane’s suicide at Highgate Mental Health Centre was significantly influenced by substantial failures in care by the North London NHS Foundation Trust