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Magistrates need urgent support to thrive

The Magistrates’ Association's report highlights urgent challenges facing volunteer magistrates, stressing the need for meaningful reform to attract diverse candidates

Law Commission consults on digital assets

The Law Commission is seeking views on reforms for private international law related to digital assets and electronic trade documents

Helsing completes acquisition of Grob Aircraft

AI company Helsing has signed an agreement to acquire Grob Aircraft, supported by Noerr's expert advice

Bevan Brittan expands living sector team

Bevan Brittan has appointed Daniel Halstead as a specialist real estate partner to strengthen its UK living sector presence

High Court Clarifies Time Limits for Low-Value Shoplifting in Jobson v DPP

In Jobson v DPP [2025] EWHC 1385 (Admin), the High Court confirmed that low-value shoplifting offences remain indictable—and thus exempt from summary time limits—until a court determines otherwise, reinforcing precedent and statutory interpretation under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980

Tribunal Clarifies Limits of Data Rights Appeals in Panossian v Information Commissioner Decision

The First-tier Tribunal's ruling in Panossian v Information Commissioner underscores the narrow scope of appeals under the Data Protection Act 2018, reaffirming that procedural fairness—not substantive complaint outcomes—is the Tribunal’s primary concern

Blackfords LLP promotes Lucinda Shand to partner

Blackfords LLP has promoted Lucinda Shand to Partner and Head of the Criminal Defence Team

Court of Appeal Clarifies Trustee Remuneration and Cost Recovery in Landmark Bankruptcy Case

The Court of Appeal's ruling in Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle reaffirms relief for wrongly bankrupt individuals and clarifies key issues around trustee costs, insolvency proceedings, and fund allocation