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Beyond the portal: child injury case offers critical lessons on valuation and costs

A facial scarring claim by a child claimant highlights the evidential hurdles and strategic value of early portal decisions

When is mine still mine? Supreme Court redraws line on matrimonial property

The Supreme Court clarifies when non-matrimonial assets can become shared, reshaping divorce settlements for wealthy couples.

New light on nuisance: Cooper v. Ludgate House

Fancourt J.'s judgment refines remedies in nuisance and right to light claims for major developments.

Court of Appeal tightens patent plausibility and inventive‑step standards in AstraZeneca ruling

Court of Appeal reinforces plausibility requirements for pharmaceutical patent validity claims

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The UK’s outdated legal tools hinder its fight against global crime—comprehensive reform is urgently needed to stay effective.