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Ryan Bailey v R: Court of Appeal cuts sentence where child rape guideline was wrongly applied

A 19-year-old's sentence for rape of a child under 13 has been reduced from three years and four months to two years' detention after the...

Cécile Gaubert joins De Gaulle Fleurance

Cécile Gaubert has joined De Gaulle Fleurance to enhance legal support for the space industry ecosystem

Employment tribunal cases rising sharply

Recent Ministry of Justice figures reveal a significant increase in open Employment Tribunal cases and challenges faced by employers

SRA updates guidance for litigation supervision

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has enhanced its supervision guidelines to clarify litigation conduct after recent court rulings

Corrs advises on Central Asia Metals acquisition

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is guiding Central Asia Metals in a significant A$232 million acquisition deal with Cygnus Metals

Hill Dickinson strengthens Birmingham team further

Hill Dickinson has appointed Anna Cartledge as a partner in its Birmingham office to enhance its real estate practice

Estate of Claudia Edwards Bethel v Attorney General of The Bahamas: Privy Council upholds vicarious liability ruling against immigration authorities

Bahamian state held liable for immigration officer's false imprisonment and rape of detained Jamaican woman.

Unicomer (St Vincent) Ltd v Appeal Commissioners: Privy Council remits insurance tax assessments but upholds hire purchase ruling

Caribbean retailer's tax appeal partially succeeds as Board orders reassessment of credit protection insurance deductions.