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Leigh Day partner Richard Meeran leads legal action for Brazilian Quilombola communities against UK mining companies Brazil Iron Limited and Brazil Iron Trading Limited

The claim outlines years of suffering due to iron ore dust pollution, disruptive machinery noise, structural damage from blasting, and contamination of land, crops, and water sources

Obaseki & Co Limited fined £9,000 for money laundering breaches and improper transfers causing client account shortage.

The firm's misconduct primarily revolved around a conveyancing transaction conducted between May and October 2021

Non-binary US citizen granted permission to appeal gender recognition certificate ruling

Ryan Castellucci granted appeal to challenge High Court's decision regarding nonbinary Gender Recognition Certificate

KPMG partners with Government to employ prison leavers, reducing reoffending and boosting economy

This groundbreaking initiative holds particular significance for the legal profession, as it highlights the vital role that legal entities play in promoting social justice and rehabilitation

FCA extends anti-greenwashing investment rules: legal expert warns of damaging consequences for companies

Lucy Blake, a Partner and greenwashing legal expert at Jenner & Block's London office, has provided insights into the implications of these measures

UK Supreme Court rejects Marks & Clerk's appeal in secret commissions case

Lord Reed, Lady Simler, and Lord Leggatt refused permission “on the ground that the appeal does not raise an arguable question of law”

Government amendment enhances protection for victims’ counselling records during criminal investigations, promoting privacy and confidence

The government has backed an amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, championed by Baroness Bertin, to provide extra protections for victims’ counselling notes during criminal investigations

Civil Justice Council initiates review of third-party civil litigation funding

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has embarked on a significant review of third-party civil litigation funding, responding to a request from the Lord Chancellor, Alex Chalk

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