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PII Focus June 2016

21 Jun 2016News

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Despite being legal, hands-free systems create cognitive distractions that can impair driving and lead to dangerous or even fatal incidents

As AI reshapes the legal industry, firms must adapt or risk falling behind in capability and culture

The Crown Prosecution Service is revising its guidance on protest prosecutions following a legal challenge raised by activists

Analysis of contractual obligations under Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976

Supreme Court scrutinises proportionality of sanctions against British citizens under SAMLA regime.

The Court of Appeal's ruling on costs distribution establishes important precedents for restructuring litigation.

Court denies joint liquidators' application to amend pleadings in £496 million undervalue transaction dispute.

High Court dismisses ECHR arguments in complex fraud extradition proceedings

Legal challenges to school isolation policies face High Court scrutiny in landmark educational law case.

High Court addresses historic seating rights amid allegations of excessive event exclusions.

Court of Appeal prevents fragmented hearings on contested freezing order evidence

The UK’s new industrial strategy signals a decisive shift toward state-backed innovation, investment, and regulatory reform.

Court determines best interests framework for psychiatric patient requiring urgent cancer investigation

Court redefines approach to evaluating children's testimony in contested care cases

High Court protects adolescent autonomy in landmark child welfare case involving Kent County Council.

The Solicitors Journal speaks to Mark Sansom, London and Dublin Managing Partner at Freshfields.

Rachel Frost-Smith, Legal Director of the Family Team at Birketts, shares her experience of the impact of the delays in family court proceedings