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Airlines face increased liability as courts recognise claims for psychological injuries

Sarah Stewart explains how rulings have expanded air carrier liability under the Montreal Convention to include purely psychological injuries, potentially reshaping aviation claims

Unlawful act manslaughter - intrinsically and objectively uncertain?

Simon Parsons, Solicitor and Teaching Fellow in Law at Bath Spa University, discusses in detail the law of manslaughter, particularly the legal tests to ascertain whether someone has committed gross negligence manslaughter or unlawful act manslaughter, and how such definitions have evolved through case law

Crypto regulation starts to de-crypt

Following the conviction of John Ross Rennie for his involvement in a cryptocurrency robbery and the seizure of such assets by the courts, Tom Walker, Legal Director and Barrister at Blake Morgan LLP, looks at the regulation of crypto-assets and the range of interventions available

Renters' Reform Bill: Legal Insights

Legal experts anticipate that the Renters' Reform Bill could lead to increased court burdens, potential housing shortages, and significant changes in landlord-tenant dynamics

Knights strengthens West Midlands presence

Knights completes £12.5m acquisition of Thursfields, expanding its expertise and footprint in the West Midlands

Legal bombshell: Shared Appreciation Mortgages unveiled

Specialist lawyer Laura Robinson discusses the shocking impact of Shared Appreciation Mortgages (SAMs) on beneficiaries, revealing potential debt and advising on legal recourse

Decline in probate delays shows promise

The Law Society of England and Wales has welcomed recent improvements in the probate process, but stresses that more work is needed to fully address the issue of delays

Shakespeare Martineau expands healthcare legal expertise

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens healthcare sector expertise with a six-member team from Knights, enhancing its services