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Dixon v Wakefield: High Court dismisses solar farm challenge on Yorkshire green belt land

Solar farm permitted despite heritage objections, as grey belt policy and tree-screening plans prove decisive

Monk v Cape Intermediate Holdings: High Court upholds eight-day trial estimate in landmark asbestos product liability claims

A High Court judge has dismissed an appeal against a case management order setting an eight-day trial in novel asbestos product liability claims.

Gas safety failures and the end of casual compliance

A landmark Court of Appeal ruling could invalidate thousands of legacy Section 21 possession claims over historic gas safety failures

Browne Jacobson aids Aliter Capital investment

Browne Jacobson has advised Aliter Capital on a significant investment that will enhance a law firm's growth

Jeff Lewis elected as deputy vice president

The Law Society of England and Wales has announced Jeff Lewis as the newly elected deputy vice president

Trafficking victim's driving convictions examined

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred a man's driving convictions to Crown Court due to trafficking issues

Investigating delays in sexual offence cases

A joint investigation into police investigation delays follows a complaint, revealing serious concerns about justice

Tim De Meyer reappointed to Sentencing Council

Tim De Meyer has been reappointed policing member of the Sentencing Council until 2027 to ensure continuity of expertise