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Planning reform: Lessons from the High Court

A recent High Court ruling highlights the legal and political pressures surrounding forthcoming reforms to planning committees

Reporting restrictions in criminal proceedings: New procedural safeguards for open justice

Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules strengthen notification requirements and judicial oversight of reporting restrictions

How specialist law firms can thrive beyond their founders

For specialist law firms, lasting success depends on preserving differentiation, aligning remuneration and planning for succession

UK–EU divergence on public data law

Britain’s divergence from EU open data rules raises fundamental questions about transparency, regulation and the future of public information

Beyond the legal analysis: how junior litigators can make advice useful

Junior litigators are trained to analyse the law thoroughly, but clients often need something more: advice that helps them make a decision

Cohabitation and intestacy reform: the certainty problem

Proposals to extend intestacy rights to cohabitants risk introducing uncertainty into a system built around clear legal status

UK surrogacy law: Navigating parenthood in a framework awaiting reform

As demand for surrogacy rises, solicitors must help families navigate legal uncertainty, parental orders and the risks of cross-border arrangements

Back to school: navigating co-parenting disputes

The start of the school year can bring fresh challenges for separated parents, from child arrangements and school costs to unauthorised absences and penalty notices