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GMC Utilities Group v Sumitomo Electric: when does a "subject to contract" label lose its force?

A solicitors' undertaking letter negotiated under escrow pressure constituted a binding agreement, the Technology and Construction Court has ruled.

Benjamin Field murder conviction quashed as Court of Appeal finds causation directions unsafe

The murder conviction of Benjamin Field has been quashed following a Criminal Cases Review Commission reference, with the court finding the trial judge misdirected the...

R v Donaldson: when does upgrading a charge become an abuse of process?

Court of Appeal confirms no blanket rule bars further charges after a guilty plea, provided earlier proceedings can be unwound without injustice.

Saheed v R: Court of Appeal dismisses sentence challenge in two-line drugs conspiracy

A drugs line "captain" who ran two overlapping class A supply operations fails to reduce his eight-year sentence.

Orsted v HMRC: Supreme Court rules survey costs fall outside capital allowances for offshore windfarms

The Supreme Court clarifies the meaning of "on the provision of plant" under section 11(4) of the Capital Allowances Act 2001.

ABC & Anor v XYZ: High Court awards £468,000 in domestic abuse damages to mother and son

High Court assesses quantum in landmark default judgement covering PTSD, loss of earnings, and CICA interaction.

National Crime Agency v DP: how the Employment Appeal Tribunal reinterpreted Section 56 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016

When employment rights collide with national security legislation, the EAT narrows a statutory prohibition to preserve open justice.

Dixon v GlobalData: proprietary estoppel remedy extended to cover post-plan share option tranche

High Court awards equitable compensation across all three tranches in landmark employee share option dispute.