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Beyond GM v Secretary of State: High Court quashes precision breeding regulations over labelling powers error

Minister proceeded on a false legal premise, rendering the decision to make the 2025 Regulations irrational, Mr Justice Johnson has held.

Fieldfisher enhances commercial practice in Birmingham

Fieldfisher has appointed Sarah Riding as a partner to lead its new Commercial practice in Birmingham

New Director of Strategy appointed by LSB

The Legal Services Board has appointed Jelena Lentzos as Director of Strategy, Policy & Engagement to enhance legal services regulation and consumer protection at a...

SFO director outlines anti-corruption strategy

Graham McNulty, Director of the SFO, speaks on enhancing anti-corruption measures and corporate collaboration at a conference in New York

South West Water admits to pollution charges

South West Water has pleaded guilty to multiple pollution charges impacting Devon and Cornwall over six years

Broadfield Law v Barnes: Court of Appeal confirms certainty requirement for contentious business agreements

Hourly-rate retainers that leave clients unable to calculate their exposure do not qualify as contentious business agreements, the Court of Appeal has ruled.

B v B: High Court declines marital status declaration where customary Cameroonian marriage gives rise to void marriage under English law

A fictitious identity, disputed ceremonies and a Cameroonian customary marriage were at the heart of a complex Family Division ruling handed down on 3 June...

New funerary methods receive legal framework

People in England and Wales are set to gain new body disposal options after a Law Commission report, published today, recommends a legal framework for...