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Triple Private Equity acquires data firms

Triple Private Equity has announced the acquisition of Derivia Intelligence, Extel and Euromoney from Delinian as part of a strategic investment to enhance its portfolio within the B2B software and data sector

Diversity data shows progress in law

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has unveiled a decade's worth of diversity data indicating improvements in the legal profession, yet challenges remain

Withers strengthens Hong Kong employment team

Withers has bolstered its employment law capabilities in Hong Kong with the addition of partner Felda Yeung

Tech firms urged to protect women online

The UK government demands tech companies enhance protections for women and girls to avert further actions

Many firms lack AI policy for legal

An alarming 43% of companies lack an AI policy for legal, with smaller businesses facing heightened exposure

Berg v Jones: BBC editor's libel claim turns on fact-opinion distinction

A High Court ruling on BBC bias allegations clarifies when editorial criticism constitutes opinion in libel proceedings.

Nador Cott v Asda: plant variety rights, mandarin oranges and the limits of 'essentially derived'

Tang Gold mandarins found not to be essentially derived from Nadorcott variety, defeating infringement claim.

Baroness Lawrence and co-claimants win conditional right to call key witness in ANL trial

High Court grants limited relief from sanctions to allow live evidence from private investigator Gavin Burrows, subject to strict constraints.