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Practical Completion and the Building Safety Act: Should Gateway 3 Certification Be a Condition?

As Gateway 3 of the Building Safety Act becomes a key regulatory hurdle for high-risk buildings, legal questions arise over whether practical completion should hinge on its issuance

No whistleblowing protection for applicants

A recent Court of Appeal ruling in Sullivan v Isle of Wight Council clarifies whistleblowing protections

Vicarious liability defined in landmark ruling

The judgement in JD Wetherspoon Plc v Stephenus Bernadus Burger explores the complexities of employer liabilities in contractor cases

The rising popularity of non-court dispute resolution for high net worth individuals

Non-court dispute resolution is rising among high-net-worth individuals, offering faster and more flexible alternatives to litigation

Court rules on Ying Zhang case

The Court of Appeal adjusts Dr Ying Zhang's minimum sentence while upholding his conviction for attempted murder

How new reforms and the Mergers Charter aim to speed up UK competition reviews

Kiran Desai explores how the Mergers Charter and 4Ps (pace, predictability, proportionality and process) aim to streamline merger reviews and enhance economic growth

The Court's Power to Vary and Revoke Orders under CPR 3.1(7)

The court’s power to revisit and adjust its own decisions can reshape the course of legal disputes

Private lives, public standards: balancing personal privacy with professional standards for regulated professionals

Emma Nightingale and Sheetul Sowdagur explore how far regulators can lawfully scrutinise private conduct and where the boundaries of professional oversight should lie