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The missing will of Russian billionaire Vladimir Scherbakov

Mark Keeley discusses the recent case before the High Court and the key takeaways for probate solicitors and the public

What now for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Simon Foster and Laura Kent take a look at the Renters (Reform) Bill, which has suffered a setback, just six months after its unveiling on 17 May 2023

Public opinion and understanding of sentencing

Simon Spence KC discusses the recent Justice Committee report on the public’s understanding of sentencing

Deepfakes: is the law capable of protecting individuals in light of new technology?

Hanna Basha, Mark Jones and Francesca Sargent discuss the application of the law to seek civil and criminal remedies for deepfakes

Hands off: the concept of ownership in file requests concerning a solicitor’s telephone recordings

James Winterbottom takes a closer look at the law around file requests in the context of Turner v Coupland Cavendish Ltd [2023] EWHC 2721 (SCCO)

The Law Commission’s supplementary consultation paper on electronic wills

Emma Haley and Tom Heathcote share their thoughts on the latest consultation and the concerns around whether it is necessary to pursue immediate change

An end to mudslinging: the coming into force of the no-fault divorce

Joanna Abrahams discusses the no-fault divorce and the loophole that still allows abusers the opportunity to control the divorce suit

The UK government’s response to the Foreign Affairs Committee report on the Wagner Group network

Sara Elizabeth Dill provides her views on the inquiry into private military security companies and the government’s response to the report