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UK government announces court system reforms

The Law Society welcomes recent government reforms but insists on the need for adequate resources and infrastructure

Lawyers call for delay on passport rules

Business immigration lawyers are urging the Home Office to delay the implementation of new passport rules that affect dual nationals and allow them to apply...

Law Society backs SRA consumer protection efforts

The Law Society supports the SRA's aims to improve client money protection but raises concerns about proposed measures

Republic of Korea v Elliott Associates: High Court sets aside arbitral award in part over NPS attribution

High Court partially sets aside a US$48 million investment treaty award against South Korea.

WH Holding Limited v London Stadium LLP: Court of Appeal upholds expert determination on stadium overage clause

The Court of Appeal reverses a High Court finding that an expert determination contained manifest errors.

Podraza (now Wrzosek) v District Court in Kraków: extradition appeal dismissed after 20-year delay

Fugitive's abuse of process and article 8 arguments rejected despite prolonged failure to execute bench warrant.

Fisher v Dinwoodie: appeal partly allowed on equitable allowance and disputed receipt

High Court allows appeal on two grounds in fiduciary duty account of profits dispute.

Zavarco plc v Tan Sri Syed Mohd Yusof: limitation period runs from subscription, not forfeiture

High Court holds six-year limitation period for unpaid share subscriptions begins at incorporation.