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SJ Expert Witness Supplement

6 Jul 2015News

An update on the role of expert witnesses in the law

The DUA 2025 reforms UK data law, reshaping compliance for organisations while promising simpler rules and stronger enforcement powers

The legal sector is witnessing increased interest from private equity firms seeking to consolidate and expand

The digital divide in the legal sector is widening as small law firms struggle to adopt emerging AI technologies

First-tier Tribunal upholds landowner appeal challenging nitrate vulnerable zone designation under 2015 regulations.

Ex-footballers secure relief from sanctions in pension mismanagement litigation.

High Court considers whether hotel use for asylum seekers requires planning permission under material change provisions.

Upper Tribunal establishes key precedent on business valuation following compulsory acquisition

Long-term agreements demand proactive risk management, ensuring contracts adapt to shifting markets, regulation and business priorities

Almost two years on, the UK’s Crypto-Wallet Freezing Orders reveal both their potential and stark limitations in practice.

Employment Appeal Tribunal clarifies causation requirements for whistleblowing detriment claims under section 47B

First-tier Tribunal rules technical regulatory breach insufficient grounds for compensation order

Three years on, no-fault divorce has reshaped procedure, but questions remain over efficiency, delays and unintended consequences

A woman who survived a serious sexual assault on a flight to London is challenging government rules that deny her compensation

The UK's Association of Consumer Support Organisations has initiated a class action against Amazon over pricing policies

Large organisations must prepare for the upcoming fraud prevention law to avoid severe consequences starting September 2025

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

Five years on, the SQE is underperforming, and targeted reforms could close persistent gaps.