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The Football Governance Bill: the challenges facing football's new regulatory framework

A new football regulator promises reform—but can it overcome legal, political and financial resistance?

Standish v Standish: Supreme Court rewrites the rules on matrimonialisation

A landmark ruling redefines when non-matrimonial assets become shared, but leaves key questions unanswered

Kevin Cooper v Ludgate House Limited establishes crucial precedent for urban development rights

High Court balances leaseholder light rights against London development interests in landmark property case

Modernising cross-border criminal justice: why the UK needs a root-and-branch reform

The UK’s outdated legal tools hinder its fight against global crime—comprehensive reform is urgently needed to stay effective.

Protecting the public interest in the practice of law

The SRA relies on self-reporting to function, yet confusion and inertia risk enabling professional misconduct.

Whose truth? Witness Statement and the pursuit of credibility

Although PD57AC aims to restore witness credibility, enforcement remains patchy and manipulation still lurks

High Court ruling affects Havering land

A recent High Court ruling influences how contaminated land is designated, impacting the health of Havering residents

Has private nuisance lost its traditional flexibility as an independent tort?

The High Court clarifies private nuisance post-Fearn, blurring boundaries with negligence and redefining harm to amenity