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DSM v Mara: Court of Appeal upholds patent validity for microbial oil extraction method

The Court of Appeal dismisses both parties' appeals in a patents dispute over microbial oil extraction processes used to produce omega-3 fatty acids.

Nardelli and Johnson v Desiman Limited: when delaying tactics meet the limits of judicial patience

Bankruptcy orders upheld despite guarantors' claims that the principal debt would imminently be repaid.

Bibescu v Clare Jenner Limited: EAT clarifies the public interest test in whistleblowing claims

When motive and belief diverge, tribunals must examine the worker's state of mind — not substitute their own.

AM and another v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Court of Appeal allows asylum appeal on credibility reasoning errors

The Court of Appeal finds the First-tier Tribunal failed to make adequate findings on the core elements of an honour-based violence claim.

Republic of Korea v Elliott Associates: High Court sets aside arbitral award in part over NPS attribution

High Court partially sets aside a US$48 million investment treaty award against South Korea.

WH Holding Limited v London Stadium LLP: Court of Appeal upholds expert determination on stadium overage clause

The Court of Appeal reverses a High Court finding that an expert determination contained manifest errors.

Podraza (now Wrzosek) v District Court in Kraków: extradition appeal dismissed after 20-year delay

Fugitive's abuse of process and article 8 arguments rejected despite prolonged failure to execute bench warrant.

Fisher v Dinwoodie: appeal partly allowed on equitable allowance and disputed receipt

High Court allows appeal on two grounds in fiduciary duty account of profits dispute.