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Lawyers highlight issues with new FRCs

The extended fixed recoverable costs system raises significant issues for injured individuals and legal practitioners

Ison Harrison strengthens team with new appointment

Ison Harrison has appointed inquest specialist Alistair Smith as a public inquiry into TEWV begins

Deceit, awareness and the Ivanishvili decision

The Privy Council clarifies the level of awareness required for reliance in deceit, rejecting the Marme “contemporaneous consciousness” gloss

Clearing the court backlog without losing juries

Reducing court delays requires rethinking magistrate recruitment and trial allocation while retaining the principle of judgement by peers

DCB Legal achieves landmark court decision

DCB Legal has set a new precedent at the High Court, securing a favourable outcome for a client involved in commercial property litigation.

Nick Ephgrave’s SFO: reform, results and uncertainty

Nick Ephgrave’s surprise departure prompts reflection on his reforms, achievements and what lies ahead for the Serious Fraud Office

Capsticks appoints Aneeqa Kisil as director

Capsticks has appointed Aneeqa Kisil as Legal Director to enhance its Corporate & Commercial Team growth

Freeths appoints new head of agriculture

Leading law firm Freeths has named Katherine Burge as its new Head of Agricultural Property in Oxford, succeeding Iain Davis who is retiring after a distinguished 30-year career, having successfully led the Oxford agricultural team for 23 years