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Laboratorios Leon Farma v Comptroller: SPC application for drospirenone-only contraceptive fails Article 3(d) test

An SPC cannot be granted where a prior marketing authorisation contained the same active ingredient, even combined with others.

Trowers strengthens construction practice with new partner

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has further enhanced its Construction practice in Manchester with the addition of new Partner Nita Mistry

Access to justice for injured service personnel: legal barriers that remain

Despite reforms to Crown immunity and the courts’ narrowing of combat immunity, service personnel still face significant legal and practical obstacles when seeking redress for injuries sustained in the course of duty

Law firm profits: resilience masking decline

Post-Covid profitability has remained strong, but declining productivity and rising costs suggest underlying pressures are building across UK law firms

AI and the evolving risks to justice

Courts confront growing challenges as artificial intelligence reshapes litigation, raising urgent questions about reliability, ethics, and procedural fairness

Changes to bail framework for adults

The Sentencing Act 2026 alters the Bail Act 1976, enhancing bail decisions for adult defendants

Tim Mpofu appointed as independent member

Tim Mpofu has been appointed as an independent member of the Judicial Pension Board for three years

No limitation period for unfair prejudice petitions: Supreme Court settles the law

The Supreme Court confirms that section 994 petitions fall outside statutory limitation periods, shifting focus to judicial discretion on delay