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Trans Trade RK SA v Sebat Shipping: when an invalid NOR leaves laytime stranded

An invalid notice of readiness cannot trigger laytime, even once cargo operations begin.

Tarbuc v Martello Piling Ltd: EAT clarifies scope of section 111A protected conversations

Section 111A does not shield pre-termination negotiations from all claims — only ordinary unfair dismissal.

Oxfordshire County Council v M & Ors: chronic neglect, late parenting assessment applications, and long-term foster care

Final care orders granted for three children after father's application for independent social worker assessment refused mid-hearing.

Candy Ventures v Aaqua: Part 20 claim struck out after wholesale failure to comply with court orders

Part 20 claimants lose damages inquiry arising from wrongly obtained worldwide freezing orders

Lish v Northern Block: Court of Appeal draws the line on Henderson abuse in royalty disputes

When a second claim crosses the line into abuse of process — and when it does not.

EU Inc.: what the insolvency and liquidation provisions mean for practitioners

The European Commission's EU Inc. proposal takes meaningful steps toward harmonising winding-up procedures across the Single Market, but questions remain

Ward Hadaway appoints Matthew Morton partner

Ward Hadaway has appointed Matthew Morton as a partner in its commercial litigation team to enhance private client disputes capability across England

Harassment, reporting and regulatory risk: governance challenges for modern law firms

A practical guide to navigating investigations while balancing regulatory duties, fairness and reputational risk