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Lloyds Developments v Accor Hotel Services: directors ordered to hand over phones despite deleted message uncertainty

TCC orders former directors to surrender mobile devices even where relevant messages may be unrecoverable.

Connors v Bromley Borough Council: when changed planning policy cannot override years of enforcement defiance

High Court rules that seven years of non-compliance with enforcement notices can justify declining to consider a planning application on its merits.

Laffy v WKCIC Group: why a false allegation without investigation is not always discrimination

The EAT upholds a tribunal's dismissal of direct discrimination claims despite a false and serious allegation going uninvestigated.

Evans v Fletchers Solicitors: why failing to chase BTE cover can cost solicitors the success fee

A personal injury firm loses its right to a £30,000 success fee after the Senior Costs Judge finds it made no serious effort to establish...

Spencer West wins key appeal case

Spencer West's victory in the Court of Appeal overturns a USD $2.5 million ruling against FMC Trading

BARBRI acquires Lega to enhance AI fluency

BARBRI's acquisition of Lega aims to provide practical AI learning opportunities for law students and professionals

SRA seeks to enhance risk identification

The SRA has launched a consultation to improve notification requirements for law firms in order to enhance risk assessment strategies

Legal departments become strategic business partners

The 2026 Law Department Management Benchmarking Report highlights legal departments’ evolution into strategic partners, providing data-driven insights that support efficient resource allocation and operational agility