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Government passes pre-sentence reports Bill

The Sentencing Guidelines Bill aims to remove bias in courts but faces criticism for being reactive

Kathryn Livesey enhances LCF Law’s team

Yorkshire-based LCF Law appoints Kathryn Livesey as a private client lawyer to strengthen their team

In-house lawyers impact LinkedIn dialogue

A new report highlights the remarkable influence of in-house legal professionals on LinkedIn, showcasing their authentic engagement and the shift towards values-driven visibility in legal communications

New fraud review could incentivise whistleblowers

A proposed whistleblower reward scheme in the UK could encourage reporting and enhance enforcement efforts

A class act: Is England a new battleground in high-value multi-claimant actions?

John Bedford, Evan Flowers, Jaqueline Harrington and Will Sachse explore the rise of multi-claimant litigation, the similarities with US class actions, and how English law continues to evolve in managing complex mass tort and multi-claimant cases

Family feud prompts High Court ruling

A significant High Court ruling clarifies trust management principles and the responsibilities of trustees during disputes

Driving instructor appeal dismissed by tribunal

A tribunal has upheld the refusal of an application for a driving instructor based on conduct issues

High Court clarifies retrial conditions

The High Court ruling in R v Sandel shapes future interpretations of retrials in criminal cases