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General Counsel Summit to discuss legal evolution

The 5th Annual General Counsel Summit US will gather over 500 legal leaders to explore contemporary challenges facing legal leadership as systemic risks increase in...

Gould v Devon County Council: Court of Appeal rejects Care Act challenge to mental health drop-in closures

Care Act target duties were not mandatory relevant considerations for a decision to close non-statutory mental health drop-in services, the Court of Appeal has held.

Huang Binbin v Vale of White Horse: High Court upholds decision not to enforce against former coal yard site

A planning authority's decision not to pursue enforcement action against a mixed-use industrial site was lawful, the Planning Court has ruled.

High Court orders Pogust Goodhead to pay

Pogust Goodhead has been ordered to pay £900,000 after mishandling a class action lawsuit against SALIC

Butcher & Barlow expands commercial property team

Butcher & Barlow has appointed Paula Hamer as a Commercial Property Associate to enhance its services

DWF advises Hypax on major acquisition

DWF has successfully assisted Hypax in acquiring Metra Non-Ferrous Metals Ltd. from GRILLO Werke AG

Seneschall v Propiteer: High Court draws sharp limits on article 13 pre-emption rights

A charging order does not trigger compulsory transfer provisions, rules the Insolvency and Companies Court, but questions over a 56% shareholding remain live.

Supreme Court overrules Cheshire West in landmark deprivation of liberty ruling

A decade-old test for deprivation of liberty has been dismantled, with far-reaching consequences across health and social care law in all four nations.