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Justice Secretary strengthens oversight of sentencing council

The Justice Secretary has introduced new requirements for sentencing guidelines to enhance public confidence in the justice system

Court ruling reinforces anonymity for claimants

Simpson Millar has endorsed a recent Court of Appeal decision that upholds the anonymity of injured claimants in legal proceedings, ensuring their privacy is respected while balancing the open justice principle

Gilson Gray strengthens Glasgow client team

Gilson Gray has appointed Claire McNaught as Legal Director in its Glasgow private client team enhancing their services

Law firms experience steep immigration rise

Law firms across the UK face a significant surge in immigration-related cases following new policy changes

Regulator begins inquiry into charity cheque cashing

The Charity Commission is investigating 105 charities involved in potentially improper cheque cashing and fund management

EAT grants appeal extension following genuine procedural mistake

Employment Appeal Tribunal extends deadline where honest error prevented complete documentation submission.

Generics (UK) Limited v Astrazeneca AB establishes key costs principles in patent litigation

Cost allocation principles clarified following complex dapagliflozin patent validity dispute at High Court.

High Court strikes out Sandoz's profit account claim against Bayer

Cross-undertakings deemed compensatory not restitutionary in patent dispute