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Ellisons welcomes Lizzy Firmin to partnership

Ellisons has announced the promotion of Lizzy Firmin to equity partner, reflecting her significant contributions to the firm.

Friend Media Technology Systems v Jonathan Norman Friend: Court dismisses breach of duty claims

High Court rejects restrictive covenant and fiduciary duty claims against company founder.

Nador Cott v Asda: High Court enforces pleading discipline in plant breeders' rights dispute

Court strikes out Civil Evidence Act notice and clarifies scope of pleaded case.

Stop Portland Waste Incinerator: Court of Appeal clarifies waste planning proximity principle requirements

Court confirms adequate reasons given for waste facility planning decision despite proximity principle concerns

Brace v Torridge District Council: tribunal dismisses dog breeding licence appeal over welfare standards

Appeal dismissed due to insufficient evidence of compliance with minimum animal welfare standards for breeding licence.

Law Society of England and Wales launches EDI strategy

The Law Society has introduced a new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy to create a more inclusive profession for solicitors.

Expanding legal aid in housing and debt

The Legal Aid Agency invites interest from providers for Housing and Debt and Welfare Benefits services across selected areas until June 2028

Court declines relief in Greensill–SoftBank undervalue case

Despite finding a transaction at an undervalue, the High Court refused relief under section 423 Insolvency Act 1986, raising major questions for claimants