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Hodgson v Hodgson: failed proprietary estoppel and inheritance act claims in North Yorkshire farm dispute

A daughter's claims to her father's share of a family farm fail on all three grounds before the Chancery Division.

Bargain Busting v Shenzhen SKE: contempt proceedings struck out after solicitors' IPO representations held not improper

High Court strikes out criminal contempt application against IP lawyers who asked the UKIPO not to register a trade mark pending appeal.

Foat v Department of Work and Pensions: EAT rules on PIP deductions and future loss calculations

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed four grounds of appeal brought by a former Department of Work and Pensions employee whilst allowing a respondent cross-appeal...

Bevan Brittan enhances construction practice with new hire

Bevan Brittan has strengthened its construction team by hiring expert partner Perveen Akhter from Freeths

Local government reorganisation: ambition, fragmentation and the limits of judicial review

Sweeping council restructuring faces legal risk, political resistance and growing uncertainty over delivery, consistency and process

Why mid-sized firms can’t afford to get cybersecurity wrong

Mid-sized UK law firms are prime targets for cybercriminals, not just because of the money they handle, but the deeply personal data they hold.

Winckworth Sherwood supports £1bn housing investment

Winckworth Sherwood has successfully advised Park Properties Housing Association on a major £1bn investment aimed at enhancing affordable housing delivery across the UK

New complaints system to safeguard speech

The UK Government has unveiled a complaints system aimed at protecting freedom of speech in universities