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Dacorum Borough Council v Persons Unknown: High Court upholds Green Belt injunction against Gypsy and Traveller site

High Court continues interim planning injunction after finding occupants moved onto land in flagrant breach of an existing court order.

BEA v Staffordshire County Council: High Court declines to rule on foster placement time limits as claim turns academic

A judicial review challenging the legality of a child's placement with a relative beyond the statutory 16-week limit has been dismissed after the placement ended...

AI and copyright law face uncertain future

Government retreat on AI copyright rules leaves unresolved tensions between innovation, licensing markets, and creative industry protection

King & Spalding appoints Jade-Alexandra Fearns

King & Spalding has announced the appointment of Jade-Alexandra Fearns as an antitrust partner in London.

Acer and Asus secure key win over Nokia as Court of Appeal strips disputed licence term

Nokia's cross-licence arbitration condition ruled incompatible with RAND obligations in consequential judgement following landmark codec SEP appeal.

Siem v Womble Bond Dickinson: High Court dismisses £50m negligence claim over failed Hyde Park Gate redevelopment

WBD cleared of professional negligence following a three-week trial in the Chancery Division.

Car Sales Solutions v Riekstins: EAT overturns reconsideration refusal over procedural failings

Employment tribunal failed to apply mandatory reconsideration framework, Appeal Tribunal rules.

New UK bill could weaken economic crime fight

The Law Society warns that proposed changes to anti-money laundering regulations threaten effective oversight and increase costs for law firms