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Hunton embraces Wexler for litigation improvement

US law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has integrated Wexler, an AI-native fact intelligence platform, into its global litigation practice to support deposition processes, trial preparation, and early case assessments. The decision followed a thorough evaluation of available litigation technologies, leading the firm to adopt Wexler to assist attorneys in surfacing essential facts, detecting inconsistencies, and engaging more deeply with the evidential record as cases develop. The platform is already operational among litigation teams including partners throughout the firm.

OpenID Foundation advocates digital estate standards

The OpenID Foundation emphasises the need for coordinated action to address digital estate management issues

Roberts v Severn Trent Water: when does section 18(8) of the Water Industry Act 1991 bar competition claims?

A class representative's competition claim against six water companies is barred where the alleged abuse of dominance cannot be separated from a breach of licence conditions under the Water Industry Act 1991.

Kay v Martineau Johnson: when does time begin to run under section 14A for solicitor negligence claims?

A claimant's dissatisfaction with a settlement does not, without more, start the limitation clock.

Bingyan Lin & Zechao Huang v SSHD: EUSS closure and the limits of Article 14 protection

High Court dismisses judicial review by Chinese nationals refused settlement under the European Union Settlement Scheme.

Cooper v Ludgate House: when Part 36 offers include extraneous property rights

A High Court costs judgement clarifies the scope of valid Part 36 offers and the treatment of future statutory compensation claims.

Domin v Polish Judicial Authority: fugitivity, deliberate absence and Article 8 in extradition proceedings

A fugitive's rehabilitation and partner dependency were insufficient to outweigh the public interest in extradition to Poland.

Shein v Temu: Court of Appeal refuses permission to appeal confidentiality ring disclosure order

Roadget Business Pte Ltd & Anor v Whaleco UK Limited [2026] EWCA Civ 221 — supplier list ordered disclosed to outer confidentiality ring.