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Crown Court analysis aims to reduce backlog

Award-winning analysis from a Ministry of Justice team could potentially free up 27,000 Crown Court sitting days a year

MSB Solicitors appoints Scott Turner-Percy

MSB Solicitors welcomes Scott Turner-Percy as Head of Business Crime to enhance their expertise in financial crime

Patel v HDI Global Specialty: High Court upholds storm damage claim but rejects subsidence allegations

The High Court found storm damage to a property’s front gable but dismissed claims of rear gable damage and subsidence.

Irwin Mitchell v PW: Court of Protection orders conditional ratification of conflicted investment appointment

The Court of Protection has made ratification conditional on Irwin Mitchell repaying 60% of a potential claim into PW’s estate.

Stonegate Farmers v Heavey: High Court orders publication of arbitration challenge judgement

The High Court ruled that open justice outweighed confidentiality concerns in a related arbitration challenge, ordering publication of its reasoned judgement.

David James v GMC: Court of Appeal upholds decision to remit doctor’s fitness to practise case

The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision to remit a disputed misconduct allegation to the medical regulator for reconsideration.

Mulalley v Sto: High Court orders assessment of cladding contribution before building liability order

The High Court has ruled that a cladding contribution must be assessed before its financial liability can be extended to a parent company.

Laura Wilson becomes partner at Jacksons

In a significant move, the independent North East law firm Jacksons has welcomed Laura Wilson as partner and head of employment