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Court of Appeal upholds Hongchi Xiao's gross negligence manslaughter conviction

Appeal fails despite a misdirection over a workshop waiver and its interaction with the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977.

High Court dismisses Canham's challenge over Ladstone Park caravan enforcement

Judicial review fails on all four grounds concerning listed building setting and planning enforcement immunity.

Court of Appeal upholds possession order service in Al-Chaalan v Abri Group

Court dismisses tenant's appeal, confirming valid service at property and rejecting claims of egregious landlord conduct.

Court of Appeal clarifies test for personal welfare deputyship in Re HB

Judges set out guiding features for appointing personal welfare deputies, allowing parents' appeal over their autistic son.

Court of Appeal rejects "last resort" approach to Wells sharing in Culligan v Rosemin-Culligan

Court of Appeal orders equal division of £19m Colendi shares, rejecting unequal split by first instance judge.

High Court grants summary judgement in Kevin Lee Rice v Napril Holding earn-out dispute

Mr Justice Sweeting construes "New Revenue" clause, rejecting an implied 25% turnover threshold.

High Court fixes liquidators' fees in Float Capital case despite conflicted majority creditor

ICC Judge Briggs approves nearly £1.6m in remuneration where the dominant creditor could not properly vote.

The regulatory reset firms cannot ignore

The LSB review, the AML transfer and higher SRA fees signal tougher oversight, and reward firms with stronger governance.