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Planning reforms aim to boost development

Stuart Evans, partner and head of planning at Anthony Collins, has welcomed the proposed planning reforms in the new Bill, which aim to speed up infrastructure and housing delivery while granting councils more control over planning fees

The law moves slowly: defence strategies shouldn’t 

The law will not change overnight, but the approach of those who defend civil child sexual abuse cases can

High Court rules on trade mark validity for Babek International Limited

The High Court ruled on the validity of a trade mark owned by Babek International Limited in a case against Iceland Foods Limited

Court rules on aggravated trespass in climate protest case

High Court addresses legal complexities in aggravated trespass cases involving climate protests

Ionic Legal expands global services

Specialist intellectual property law firm Ionic Legal is expanding its service offering with the launch of a dedicated non-contentious Technology and Commercial practice, led by newly appointed partner Annalisa Checchi

MPs challenge NDAs in workplace

During a debate on the employment rights bill, MPs Louise Haigh and Layla Moran criticised ITN’s use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to conceal workplace harassment, raising concerns about transparency and employee protections

Government to merge financial regulators

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish the and transfer its responsibilities to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), aiming to simplify regulation and drive economic growth by eliminating redundancies

Harrison Drury moves to larger office

North West law firm Harrison Drury has relocated to a larger office in Manchester after significant expansion in both its client base and staff numbers, just 14 months after establishing a presence in the city