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Judicial ruling reveals regulatory gap in costs law

A judge’s decision in a recent case highlights the regulatory gap for unregulated costs draftsmen in legal costs cases, says the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL)

Law Society welcomes legal aid funding boost

The Law Society commends new funding for criminal legal aid, emphasising further support for access to justice

Landmark IP judgment clarifies artistic craftsmanship

Albright IP’s defense win for Liking Ltd clarifies UK copyright protection limits for functional 3D objects

ECHR ruling protects Iranian gay man

European Court rules against deporting LGBTQ+ individuals to countries where concealing sexuality is necessary for safety

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Kaizen on securing £42m minority investment

Norton Rose Fulbright guides Kaizen through £42m investment to drive product development and US expansion

Law professor recognised for lifetime achievement in death penalty work

Professor Jon Yorke honored for lifetime commitment to death penalty advocacy at the 2024 Amicus Awards

Freeths advises on sale of IT business

Freeths advised Neil McCracken on the successful sale of ITSD to Planet IT, marking growth

Kingsley Napley Announces New Leadership for 2025: Matt Meyer to succeed Linda Woolley as Managing Partner

Matt Meyer will join Kingsley Napley LLP as Managing Partner in April 2025, succeeding Linda Woolley, who retires after 18 years in the role. Meyer brings extensive leadership experience, including his role as CEO of Taylor Vinters, where he led strategic growth and expansion